Easterseals Launches Accessible Toy & Game Guide for 2025 Holidays

Through a structured review process led by disability advocates, therapists, and families, Easterseals is spotlighting toys that are fun, functional, and designed with accessibility in mind.

At a glance

• Who: Easterseals, the nation’s leading nonprofit serving people with disabilities and their families
• What: National initiative to identify and spotlight the most accessible toys and games for the 2025 holiday season
• Why: Play is essential for every child’s development, yet too many toys present barriers for kids and adults with disabilities. This effort highlights designs that are fun, functional, and inclusive.
• How: Toys were reviewed by a volunteer panel of parents, occupational therapists, and people with lived disability experience, using a structured process developed with advocates across Easterseals’ network.

Key message

“Play is fundamental, but too many toys still present barriers. With this initiative, we aim to change that by highlighting toys that reflect the full range of how kids and adults move, think, communicate, and engage with the world.” — Kendra Davenport, Easterseals President & CEO

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• RFI was opened to toy manufacturers and trade associations nationwide
• Universal design elements sought: large buttons, textured surfaces, adaptable controls, accessible communication, and motor features
• Trusted holiday guide will serve families, educators, therapists, and retailers

About Easterseals

Easterseals is a leading provider of disability services, empowering people to live more independent, full lives. For 100+ years, families have trusted us to deliver essential services. Today, our network of 70 Affiliates serves communities coast-to-coast with life-changing programs in education, health, and workforce development. Learn more at easterseals.com and follow us on social. 

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Key points

• Disability services support at all ages and lifestages
• Wrap-around care supporting physical, mental, and emotional health—for families and caregivers, too

One-liners 

• Easterseals supports people with disabilities and their families at every age and lifestage.
• From childhood through adulthood, Easterseals helps people with disabilities and their caregivers thrive.
• Easterseals provides lifelong support for people with disabilities while caring for the well-being of their families and caregivers.

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• Lifelong support for people with disabilities and families
• Empowering people with disabilities and their caregivers
• Disability services at every age and lifestage