FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Peter Sobel
psobel@setonchildrens.org

WITH GRANT SUPPORT FROM THE TOY FOUNDATION, ELIZABETH SETON CHILDREN’S CENTER ACQUIRES TRANSFORMATIVE ADAPTIVE PLAY TABLES AND EQUIPMENT  

YONKERS, NY (July 10, 2024)—Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center announced that it has received a grant from The Toy Foundation, an organization dedicated to the collective philanthropy of the toy industry for the benefit of all children in need.

A grant of $24,000 has been used to purchase convertible play tables with three tabletop options: an art easel, sensory bowl and desk, as well as adaptable goose-neck switches which offer easier movement solutions for children and young adults of all ages.

With these new tables and equipment, Elizabeth Seton Children’s will enhance our efforts to provide fully-inclusive, fully-adaptive learning/play experiences for our 169 young residents to enjoy more creative, impactful play opportunities that promote fun, skill development learning and joy. In routine, day-to-day use, this new equipment is used to facilitate creative play, hands-on learning and fun therapeutic activities. This includes drawing, painting, water play, learning games, fine motor activities and other more. We are pleased to share a few examples of the impact of our new equipment.

Thanks to their adaptability, we are also finding benefits from using these new tables during physical therapy sessions. The water play feature provides our residents with a sensory experience to improve sensory integration as well as increase their fine motor skills from pouring water or grasping water toys, and the height adjustability means you can work on physical skills by using the equipment sitting on a bench or standing on your feet. Locking and unlocking the wheels on the feet of the tables also provides increased opportunity to practice shifting weight, working on balance and taking steps.

“I think the tables and equipment are great additions to each neighborhood. It's wonderful having a quality table that has the ability to have swappable tops depending on the need. Walking around the center I've seen a number of neighborhoods using them for programming, groups, leisure activities and meals. They have quickly become a staple and valuable resource to our neighborhoods and residents,” said James Maxon, Director of Creative Arts Therapies and Innovative Technologies.

Thank you to The Toy Foundation for making this possible!

 

About Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center 

Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center is the largest, specialty, long-term care center for children with complex medical needs and is the national leader in caring for this unique population. We offer vital medical, special education and rehabilitative services to 169 children and young adults so they can lead their fullest lives. By also providing social, recreational and spiritual programs, we’re able to give our children and their families a place to call home – and the peace of mind of true support 24 hours a day. Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center is part of Elizabeth Seton Children’s, a family of organizations that serves children with medical complexity and also includes Elizabeth Seton Children’s School and Elizabeth Seton Children’s Rehabilitation Center. All organizations are sponsored by the Sisters of Charity Ministry Network. Learn more at www.setonchildrens.org and follow us on social media @SetonChildrens.