Fubbles Bubbles Adaptive Toy

The challenge

Market prices of switch-adaptive toys can be 3-5x that of non-adaptive versions. Given children’s quickly changing interests and these high costs, children with disabilities tend not to have adequate access to play.

Who it helps

Children with physical disabilities that are not able to independently play with toys as they come off-the-shelf may benefit from switch-adaptive toys.

How it works

This guide is for a DIY switch-adaptive bubble toy that is simple, quick, and inexpensive to make.

Compared to purchasing adapted toys, DIY adapting is significantly more cost-effective and may allow a family, school, or clinic to get several more accessible toys and play options within the same budget.

Tools needed

Protective glasses

Screwdriver set

Hot glue gun

Soldering set

Cable stripper

Project details

• Stage: Concept
• Built by the FairPlay community, Bedford, New Hampshire, United States of America
• Team: Parents, teachers, and therapists in mind
• Category: Therapy, Fun/Leisure
• 6 downloads

The build files for Fubbles Bubbles Adaptive Toy are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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