RePlay for Kids
The mission of RePlay for Kids is to increase the availability of toys and assistive devices for children with disabilities. We repair, adapt and distribute toys and assistive devices free of charge. In so doing, we strive to raise awareness and increase the number and variety of toys and devices available to the children who need them.
What We Do
RePlay for Kids is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization of volunteers who repair and adapt toys and assistive devices for children with disabilities in Northeast Ohio. RePlay for Kids provides these services at no cost for non-profit organizations that provide medical, educational, or recreational resources for children with disabilities in the Northeast Ohio area. Most of these organizations have limited resources and often cannot afford to replace devices that have broken, and do not have the technical knowledge or time available to repair the devices. RePlay for Kids can provide these services, therefore increasing the number of functioning toys and assistive devices available for children with disabilities.
Toy Adapting Workshops
In our Toy Adapting Workshops, volunteers are shown how to adapt mainstream, battery-powered toys with external switches so that children with disabilities can use them. These adapted toys are then provided, for free, to agencies that work with kids with disabilities.
Toy Repair Workshops
In our Toy Repair Workshops, volunteers repair battery-powered toys, switches and devices for free for agencies that work with children with disabilities.
RePlay Ride-On Car Adaptations
In our RePlay Ride-On Car Adapting Workshops, ride-on cars (like Power Wheels) are adapted for children with disabilities so that the foot pedal is replaced with a more accessible option.
Annual Adapted Toy Giveaway
At our Annual Adapted Toy Giveaway, representatives from different agencies (usually either therapists or teachers) come to select adapted toys that are appropriate for the students they work with. They get to pick from plush toys, remote controlled cars, action figures, and musical or light-up toys that have all been adapted by volunteers, and that are available FOR FREE to these agencies to help children with disabilities.
Over 18,900 Toys Adapted
Since RePlay for Kids was founded in 1999, our volunteers have adapted over 18,900 toys.
Toy Adapting Instructions Database
RePlay for Kids has assembled detailed instructions for adapting a wide variety of battery-operated toys. If you are interested in adapting a particular toy, check through our database to see if we have instructions for it.
2023 Totals
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Upcoming Open Workshops
If you are interested in volunteering for a workshop, sign up for our Workshop Notification email, or RSVP for one of the workshops below.
October 5, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Toy Adapting Workshop at RePlay Creative Space
Open workshop held at RePlay’s Creative Space – 6190 Cochran Rd, Solon, OH 44139.
October 10, 2024, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Toy Adapting Workshop at RePlay Creative Space
Open workshop held at RePlay’s Creative Space – 6190 Cochran Rd, Solon, OH 44139.
October 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Toy Adapting Workshop at RePlay Creative Space
Open workshop held at RePlay’s Creative Space – 6190 Cochran Rd, Solon, OH 44139.
December 3, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Toy Adapting Workshop at RePlay Creative Space
Open workshop held at RePlay’s Creative Space – 6190 Cochran Rd, Solon, OH 44139.
December 5, 2024, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Toy Adapting Workshop at RePlay Creative Space
Open workshop held at RePlay’s Creative Space – 6190 Cochran Rd, Solon, OH 44139.
December 7, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Toy Adapting Workshop at RePlay Creative Space
Open workshop held at RePlay’s Creative Space – 6190 Cochran Rd, Solon, OH 44139.
Latest News
RePlay for Kids’ 2023 Annual Report
Our 2023 Annual Report is available. Click here to see it!
RePlay for Kids on Fox 8’s New Day Cleveland
Thanks to the Fox 8's New Day Cleveland for having us on their program. You can see the segment here:
Our 2023 Annual Report is available. Click here to see it!
RePlay for Kids
We engage volunteers to repair and adapt toys and assistive devices for children with disabilities. We provide services to 11 counties in Northeast Ohio.
RePlay for Kids makes toys accessible for all
The nonprofit takes toys and adapts them so that kids of all abilities are able to play. 3News Isabel Lawrence reports.