Last year’s inaugural Tinker Toy Build Day brought together more than 100 UC students, faculty, industry partners, and community volunteers at the 1819 Innovation Hub. Working alongside May We Help and Kaleidoscope Innovation, participants adapted more than 246 electronic toys with accessible push-button switches, making play more accessible for children with disabilities. The event combined hands-on learning, collaboration, and holiday spirit—even Santa joined in—to support May We Help’s Tinker Toy Box program and bring the joy of play to children across Greater Cincinnati.
People can help by volunteering at the event or purchasing a toy from our Amazon list:
Volunteer: https://qrco.de/bh3pjx
Purchase a toy: https://qrco.de/bh3ppV
We’ll modify the toys with accessible push-button switches so more children can experience the joy of independent play.