Hasbro’s fundamental mission is to bring joy and play to children and their families around the world. But for some children play can be challenging. For children with a developmental disability, play isn’t always accessible out of the box, relegating countless toys to the back of the closet or the donation bin. But more importantly, the joy and benefits that play can bring, the connection between peers, siblings and other generations may be lost.
Believing that we could do more, a passionate group of Hasbro employees from across the Company, came together to team up with Autism Project – a long term philanthropic partner of the Hasbro Children’s Fund, to figure out a way to help. The team learned that many classic Hasbro toys were being widely used by teachers and occupational therapists working in the field and that they were creating their own supportive play tools which provided structure that is critical to the way certain children manipulate concepts to help them understand play. ToyBox Tools was created to provide that structure through a series of tools, rooted in evidence-based and emerging best practices. The instructional videos, printable materials and play-mats are designed to help families, caregivers and teachers unlock the power of play and to make play more fun and enjoyable at a child’s own pace. ToyBox Tools recognizes that parents and caregivers know their children best and encourages them to use their judgment in selecting the right product and level appropriate for their child.
Collectively our mission is to make “play accessible".
ToyBox Tools – helping children with developmental disabilities learn how to play
Holding the Bowl 