Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Carle Illinois College of Medicine students visited four Unit 4 schools to deliver adaptive toys to students in essential skills classrooms. The group, Innovators in Action, adapted bubble-blowing machines with 3D-printed larger buttons. The adaptation gives the students an extra level of control turning the bubble-blowing machine on and off. We are so grateful for the thoughtfulness and creativity of these U of I students and look forward to continuing our relationship with Innovators in Action.

WCIA featured this heartwarming story:

https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-county/everybody-should-be-able-to-play-students-adapt-toys-for-kids-with-disabilities/

As well as the front page of the News-Gazette:

https://www.news-gazette.com/news/ui-students-create-accessible-toys-for-champaign-kids/article_5eced3d2-b75b-11ef-acc1-83fc655092b5.html