HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE SUPPORTS TOYS FOR DIFFERENTLY-ABLED KIDS
Toys R’ Us has released the 2010 edition Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids®, “an easy-to-use toy selection resource that can help parents of children with special needs select toys that develop skills through the power of play.”
This year, actress, author, philanthropist and mother, Holly Robinson Peete, appears on the cover of the toy guide:
“As the mom of four beautiful kids, I know that every child has a unique personality, distinct interests and develops at their own pace. Since my son RJ was diagnosed with autism when he was three, I also know what it’s like to be blessed with a child who has special needs,” said Holly Robinson Peete. “I am truly honored to appear on the cover of the 2010 Toys”R”Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids because I have seen how everyday toys, like those featured in the Guide, have helped my son build skills to enhance his development.”
“The Toys”R”Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids is a labor of love for the “R”Us family, which is why, for nearly 20 years, we have offered this complimentary resource for our customers who love and care for children with special needs,” said Jerry Storch, Chairman and CEO, Toys”R”Us, Inc. “We love kids, and through the wonder of play, all children can achieve their own personal victories and imagine worlds of possibilities.”
Source: PrNewswire
Website:Toys R’ Us
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Why is the child she is posing with not African-American?
And why would he be? It’s meant for differently-abled kids, not black kids! I think that’s a cute pic.
Love Holly! Both my 6 yr. old and 7 yr. old are autistic and their teachers and I decided not to have specialized toys for them but for them to learn with regular toys. My 6 youngest use to just turn toys around and stare at them but now he plays with them them the way they are meant to be played with. I know every child is not the same so the fact that Toys R Us has made specialized toys for kids with needs is great!
Great idea. I love Holly!
AJA names evolve, my parents were “colored ” children in the 50′s
So handicapped is a dirty word now?
It’s not politically correct anymore.
I can’t keep up with these ever-changing PC words/phrases either.
In some case they are warranted. Differently abled, especially in certain cases of autism, etc seems quite apt. and I prefer to use that term than disabled or handicapped. Also, it has been found that certain people are just “wired” differently doesn’t always equate a handicap. At one time, people with dyslexia were mislabeled, when many just had a different way of “decoding” things or learning.
Back to post. I love this concept and that cover is wonderful. Holly gets better looking with age, I’d like to know her secret
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It’s ridiculous how they will come up with a new word every year, and the old word will not be ok anymore…ugh!
This is amazing. I’m glad manufactures are thinking of ALL children.
Great Idea. I love It. Holly looks pretty as usual.