Selecting a Toy for That Special Child

It’s that time of year again! What shall I buy the child on my list who has disabilities? Is it safe? When selecting a gift, the American Federation for the Blind (AFB) and the Toy Industry Foundation suggests that you look for toys that:

• Talk or produce sounds
• Have bright colors, high contrast, emit light
• Feature a variety of interesting surfaces and textures
• Stimulate thinking and creativity
• Encourage movement and exploration
• Promote cooperation, sharing and social growth
• Develop awareness of people, places and things.

For a copy of Guide to Toys for Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, 2001-2002, call AFB at 1-800-232-5463.

Again this year Dr. Phillip Kaufman will make available his 2002 List of Toys That Will Cause Eye Damage. Please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to TOY LIST, Dr. Phillip Kaufman, 1395 Main Street, Crete, IL 60417.

The Visionary, published as a service of the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness,
is available upon request. The information contained in this issue,
taken from sources considered to be accurate,
does not replace the need for professional eye care consultations and treatments.

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