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.

 

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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.

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We engage volunteers to repair and adapt toys and assistive devices for children with disabilities. We provide services to 11 counties in Northeast Ohio.

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Looking for a way to give back and get involved? Join us this TOMORROW for our open workshop! 💚 Whether you have 30 minutes or the full three hours, we’d love to see you there. Drop in anytime between 4-7 PM to lend a hand, connect with our community, and be part of something meaningful. Every bit of your time makes a difference! Sign up today—we can't wait to see you! ✨airtable.com/apptQ6HmbM6ioZkS3/pagvsvHHiBCggXS0K/form ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Join us for our March open workshop! One week from today!☘️💚Learn how to adapt toys for kids with disabilities, ensuring that every child can experience the joy of play. No experience is needed—just a willingness to learn and make a difference! Come be a part of this hands-on, inclusive initiative!Spread the word, invite a friend, and let’s make it a great evening together. We can't wait to see everyone! 🙌 Let us know you are coming: airtable.com/apptQ6HmbM6ioZkS3/pagvsvHHiBCggXS0K/form ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

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Another amazing toy adaptation workshop in the books! 🎉 We had the pleasure of hosting OverDrive at the Creative Space in Solon, where 17 incredible volunteers came together to adapt 45 toys and 25 switches! It was such a fun and successful event!💙 RePlay loves hosting groups in our Creative Space! The environment is set up to make learning and creativity easy and accessible for all participants. If you’re interested in hosting a workshop with your team, reach out—We would love to help make it happen! ✨ Email: Taylor@replayforkids.org ... See MoreSee Less
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Over 21,600 Toys Adapted

Since RePlay for Kids was founded in 1999, our volunteers have adapted over 21,600 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.

2024 Totals

# Workshops

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# Toys Adapted

“The joy and excitement on the faces of the children has been immeasurable. The toys are also very reinforcing in establishing cause-effect relationships for children with disabilities. Some of the children with special needs have limited opportunities for "play" with toys that they can manipulate. Your donations have made their play time more meaningful and interactive for them.

 – Speech-Language Pathologist Euclid City Schools

"As a speech pathologist working with young children with disabilities, I love the adapted toys that RePlay for Kids provides. I am able to loan toys out to families to try with their children. The variety of toys adapted is a great help as we try to find something motivating to each individual child. Often these early cause and effect toys set the stage for more complex communication using augmentative switches or devices down the road."

 

 – speech pathologist

"I like the hands-on getting something done that will directly benefit a child that needs it. Also, working things out with coworkers that I normally do not work with was fun."

 

– Volunteer

"You lit up his life with the giant teddy bear who sings, and the remote control car. He loves getting his peers involved with his play, and these two very exciting items, certainly brought them over to him. His smile lights up a room, and we thank you for helping make that happen. Your generous gifts will be used and used and used!! Many thanks from the children at the Brooklyn Schools."

 

– Speech-Language Pathologist Brooklyn School District

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.

Toy Adapting Workshops at RePlay Creative Space

Open workshops are held at RePlay’s Creative Space – 6190 Cochran Rd, Solon, OH 44139.

  • Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
  • Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

A Special Thanks to Our Corporate Sponsors

A Special Thanks to Our Supporting Foundations

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