Let’s Play! Project University of Buffalo Graphics retrieved from Paula W. Aiken EDUC364: Professional Development Mercer Fall 2012

The Let's Play Project was a model demonstration project funded by the US Department of Education, Early Education Programs for Children with Disabilities*. Assistive technology services provided through this project have provided families with children with disabilities with access to a variety of assistive devices and play materials as well as strategies to help families put play back into the forefront of their lives. What is the “Let’s Play Project”? * #H024B50051

What is the nature of the technology or web site? The Let's Play! Projects look to provide families with ways to play through the use of assistive technology. These projects provide ideas and strategies to promote play through better access to play materials, and use assistive technology to give the children this critical access. Typical solutions revolve around "low tech" assistive technology. By building on what the child can do, and by creating interactive play environments, families can reclaim play as a critical component of childhood!Let's Play! Projects

What is the cost of the technology or use of the website? With funding from the US Department of Education, Early Education Programs for Children with Disabilities, resources for the Let's Play Project was a model demonstration and are absolutely free to use. However, toys must be purchased from an online store. Welcome to the Let's Play Projects!: University at Buffalo Center for Assistive Technology (2004).Retrieved August 26, 2012 from

What student disabilities would it be useful for? Physical Impairment (including cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy. Children with physical impairments, and children with less than optimal use of their hands or children with some motor control challenges. Hearing Impairment Blind, Moderate or Low Vision Developmental Disabilities (including Down syndrome and autism). Guide to Toys 2008: American Foundation for the Blind. Retrieved August 26, from

What are some good things and some negative aspects of the website or technology? Advantages There is a variety of online resources and a collection of one-page play idea sheets to promote playful interactions in babies with disabilities, age 0-3. Categories include Special Play Materials, Creating Play Environments and Positioning for Play. There are also lending libraries that offer a successful solution to providing assistive technology supports to families in Early Intervention Programs. Disadvantages Most of the information I have found states that this project was limited to children ages 0-3. Some of the links are either: No longer available Outdated or Is linked to inappropriate sites.