AblePlay

AblePlay provides comprehensive research, ratings and reviews on toys and play products for children of all abilities.

Since 1980, the National Lekotek Center has been asked by mass market and specialty toy companies to assist them in the areas of product development, product evaluation, and materials development such as sell sheets, retailer alerts and social media to assist them in offering the best possible products and services to their customers and the creation of AblePlay commenced!

Frida Kahlo And Other Historic Women Are Being Made Into Barbies

03/09/2018

Inspiring.

Frida Kahlo And Other Historic Women Are Being Made Into Barbies Mattel is also honoring a few living legends, including Olympian Chloe Kim, this International Women's Day.

Lucas was just named 2018 Ge**er baby. He has Down syndrome.

02/08/2018

Kudos to Ge**er for recognizing that we are more alike than different.

Lucas was just named 2018 Ge**er baby. He has Down syndrome. It was Lucas's smile that won him the iconic contest. Parents, especially those of special needs kids, celebrated.

Watch: amusement parks offering autism-friendly spaces; embracing families who often feel unwelcome: - - scoopnest.com

10/03/2017

With 1 out of 68 kids on the spectrum, it's great to see businesses become more inclusive.

Watch: amusement parks offering autism-friendly spaces; embracing families who often feel unwelcome: - - scoopnest.com Amusement, WATCH, Get all the Latest news, Breaking headlines and Top stories, photos & video in real time about Good Morning America

09/02/2017

May we see the strength within each child!

Target Unveils Clothing For Kids With Special Needs

08/19/2017

Confirmation of the buying power of families of kids of all abilities.

Target Unveils Clothing For Kids With Special Needs Target is rolling out a collection of sensory-friendly apparel for children and says adaptive clothing for those with disabilities is on the way too.

08/08/2017

Kudos to ABC for celebrating the unique gifts of people of all abilities!

The Good Doctor - Official Trailer It’s time to change the way you think. Sometimes being different can make all the difference. comes to ABC this Fall. Subscribe now for more: ...

08/02/2017

Play comes in many different shapes and sizes - imaginative, active, cooperative. Play helps children of ALL abilities develop social-emotional skills, cognition, communication and even build resilience.

Board games continue to trend and are a tried and true way to help ALL kids grow and develop.

The Benefits of Board Games Playing games with your kids is a perfect way to spend time together — and build learning skills at the same time.

Parenting Special Needs Magazine Jul/Aug 2017 Page 8

07/18/2017

At AblePlay and National Lekotek Center we like to say that play provides the building blocks to inclusion. Read here about how play can support the building blocks to long term success.

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07/18/2017

Check out our latest review! Learning how to ride a bike can be a huge milestone. Fatwheels has taken this typical childhood experience and made it accessible for children of ALL abilities! :)

FATWHEELS | AblePlay FatWheels are designed for children or adults with balance and coordination difficulties who are interested in improving skills needed to ride a regular bicycle. Fatwheels provide increased safety and fluidity, supporting the rider to practice cycling with greater ease and confidence than typical tr...