Ohio State engineers modify toys for special-needs children
From: The Lantern - 10/31/2016
By: Mitch Hopper

By mixing engineering with community service, the Toy Adaption Program:
Connection for Expansion is a group of engineering students that provides
modified toys for children with special needs.

While most toys you will find at Wal-Mart or Target are designed for the
common child, some children with special needs are unable to operate a given
toy because of physical impairment. By making a few modifications, such as
changing a switch to a button, TAP makes toys that any child can play with.

Read the entire article at:
http://thelantern.com/2016/10/ohio-state-engineers-modify-toys-for-special-needs-children

Links:
Toy Adaption Program
https://u.osu.edu/osutap

Buckeye engineers receive $32,000 grant for toy adaptation program
https://engineering.osu.edu/news/2015/03/buckeye-engineers-receive-32000-grant-toy-adaptation-program

Submitted by Brianna Blaser