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Making play accessible!

CATCH

We strive to "catch" the children who fall through the cracks of the mainstream toy market

Partnered With

Atrium Health Levine Children's logo
Novant Health logo
WakeMed logo
UNC Health Rehabilitation Center logo
UNC Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities logo
Volunteers adapting a toy for a child with disabilities

250+ Toys Adapted

We adapt toys with switches and assistive technology so children with disabilities can play independently.

Child using an adapted toy switch device

50+ Children Helped

Families across North Carolina receive adaptive toys tailored to autism, cerebral palsy, and sensory needs.

Group of volunteers building adaptive toys together

100+ Volunteers

Students, engineers, and clinicians volunteer to build inclusive play devices for children with disabilities.

Our Impact

CATCH creates adaptive toys for children with disabilities by combining engineering, creativity, and inclusive design. We focus on accessible toys for autism, motor challenges, and sensory processing differences so every child can experience play.

Volunteers and children working with adaptive toys

Toy Adaptation

We modify toys with large buttons, switches, and assistive technology for kids with limited mobility.

Inclusive Play Support

We help families and therapists create accessible play setups at home, in classrooms, and in clinics.

Workshops

Hands-on events where volunteers learn to build DIY switch adapted toys and sensory tools.

Volunteer Program

A welcoming community for anyone who wants to support children with disabilities through design and making.

Why Adaptive Toys Matter

Millions of children cannot use standard toys because of motor, sensory, or developmental disabilities. Adaptive toys open the door to independent play, communication, and connection with friends and family.

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Autism spectrum disorder

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Cerebral palsy

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Developmental delays

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Sensory processing disorders