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December 1998 Trust Talk
Working Solutions
Small gifts
These "little somethings" can mean a lot without costing a lot:
- stationery (including stamps and easy-to-grip pens),
- a greeting card sampling,
- a nerfball or other simple indoor exercise equipment,
- personalized return address labels,
- magnifiers, perhaps on a cord to be worn around the neck,
- a bulletin board with family photos,
- large print crossword puzzles,
- flowers and plants (you may offer to purchase plant food, soil, etc.), and
- an automatic card shuffler.
Toys for special needs kids
Don't rely on age suggestions on toy packages as a guide. Frustration, rather than joy, may be the result.
Consider these toys:
- Comforters - nurturing toys, such as teddy bears, fulfill an important function for children
who are chronically ill, have limited mobility, are blind or have other disabilities or conditions.
- Physical developers - toys that help develop muscle movement, eye-hand coordination and
skin sensations are good for children with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and attention deficit disorder.
- Creativity promoters - PlaySkool´s Play-Doh and Talking Pay Phone are examples.
- Educational - magnetic numbers and letters are great for helping children learn.
Also, Mattel's Share-A-Smile
Becky offers children in wheelchairs a new role model.
Where to Find that
Special Gift
(This is not a company or product endorsement.)
- Toys "R" Us Toy Guide for Differently Abled Kids
- free booklet of toys by skill level - call 201-262-7800.
- National Lekotek Center
- free information about suitable toys for specific disabilities - call 800-366-7529.
- Adaptability
- products for the disabled and/or their caregivers - 800- 243-9232.
- Cleo of New York Living Aids
- a wide assortment of adaptive devices for adults and children - call 800-321-0595.
- Science Products for the Blind
- a large assortment of toys, books and games for visually impaired children - call 800-888-7400.
Call Working Solutions at 800-358-8515 for more information. Remember, you automatically receive
Working Solutions Service from the Trust. There is no limit on the number of calls you can place to this free, confidential service.
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