Submitted by Sensory Tool House
Sensory Tool House, LLC, in Lacey is the only store in Washington that supports those who are neurodivergent and/or disabled. We are partnering with Olympia and North Thurston High Schools’ robotics teams and Lacey MakerSpace for a toy adaptation event ahead of the winter holidays. The aim is to create adapted toys or items for community members to gift to loved ones who could benefit from the adaptations (ex: switch buttons, enlarged knobs, added vibration or flashing lights, etc.). Olympia Orthopaedic Associates has made a generous donation to cover the expense of the adaptation materials.
Adaptations give access to items that would otherwise be inaccessible. For instance, switch buttons can be installed to assist with the operation of battery-operated toys for those who would otherwise not be able to enjoy a common toy on the market. Puzzles that…
