Along with the Biomedical Engineering Student Society (BESS) and Rehabilitation Engineering Society (RehabENG), this special event brings together students, alumni and industry engineers who will work in small groups of 2-3 to adapt toys selected by parents, clinicians, and childcare educators for children with disabilities. Throughout the workshop, participants will collaborate to modify the toys to make them switch-accessible, fostering inclusion and accessibility.

The challenge for the day is to adapt as many toys as possible to enhance independent play for children with disabilities. Parents, clinicians and childcare educators will be invited to view a showcase of the adapted toys from the workshop at the conclusion of the event.

What’s Included:

All necessary tools and materials, including toy(s) between 2-3 participants
Hands-on experience working with tools and materials for toy adaptation
Guidance from workshop facilitators
Light refreshments
Networking opportunities with professionals, students, and families
Participants have the opportunity to take home adapted toy or donate it

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to make an impact!

Timeline of the Event:

12:15 PM – Registration & Welcome
Doors open. Guests can enjoy some light refreshments.
12:30 PM – Workshop Begins
Participants break off into groups of 2-3, and workshop helpers guide them in adapting toys.
- Station 1: Rewiring and Soldering
- Station 2: Assembling the Adaptive Switch Button
1:30 PM – Mid-Workshop Check-In
Workshop teams check in on group progress and facilitate discussions between participants.
2:30 PM – Break & Networking
Guests can enjoy some light refreshments and drinks while engaging in discussions and networking with students, alumni, and industry professionals.
3:00 PM – Final Touches & Toy Showcase
Participants wrap up toy adaptations and display their work. Parents, clinicians and childcare educators join to view the showcase and speak with students and engineers.
3:30 PM – Event Conclusion
Farewell and thanks to all participants. Parents are welcome to take home existing adapted toys for their children.

----------------------- TERMS & CONDITIONS --------------------------

This Event is run by Supporting Play by Adapting Toys (SPLAT), a is a student-run volunteer group in the State of New South Wales.

By purchasing tickets to this event, You confirm that You understand, agree to and accept these terms and conditions:

GENERAL
1. You warrant that you are over the age of 18, are legally entitled to accept these terms and conditions, and create legally binding obligations for any liability You may incur.
2. If you are registering on behalf of a participant who is under the age of 18, You agree and accept these terms and conditions on their behalf.
3. Any information provided by SPLAT about the Workshop is given in good faith and is based on information available at the time. Where information is provided to you by a third party, SPLAT makes no warranties as to its accuracy.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
1. The payment of any fees is confirmation of Your intention to participate in the Workshop. You understand and agree that should You need to cancel Your participation (or should Your placement be terminated in accordance with these terms and conditions), no refund will be given where any part of Your payment has been used to make non-refundable reservations.
2. If You wish to cancel Your placement in the Workshop, You must inform SPLAT in writing as soon as possible.
3. You acknowledge that the Workshop is subject to a range of circumstances and conditions that may not meet Your expectations and that SPLAT has no reasonable control over. Accordingly, SPLAT is under no obligation to refund any part of the costs paid by You if You are not satisfied with any aspect of the Workshop irrespective of the reason.
PARTICIPANT OBLIGATIONS
1. You will exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while attending the Workshop. You are expected to follow all rules and regulations, safety instructions and reasonable directions given by SPLAT, its agents and representatives, and any third-party service providers which may be involved in delivering the Workshop.
2. You must respect the rights of others to be treated equitably, free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment and bullying and avoid behaviour that is perceived to be offensive, threatening, intimidating or causes any person to fear for their personal safety or well-being.
3. You are solely responsible for Your personal belongings and equipment during the Workshop, and SPLAT cannot be held liable for any loss or damage of Your personal belongings.
4. You will take all reasonable care when using any equipment provided to You for use in the Workshop, and wholly indemnify SPLAT for any loss or damage which occurs to any equipment or property, where such damage is considered in the sole opinion of SPLAT to be attributable to Your negligence, recklessness or caused by Your failure to follow instructions.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
1. Participation in the Workshop is voluntary, and You expressly assume any and all risks (whether inherent or not, and whether listed or not) associated with the Workshop activities which may lead to loss, injury, disability or death.
2. The Workshop is a recreational activity but uses tools which may be hazardous or dangerous and there is an inherent and significant risk of loss, injury, disability or death as a result of such activity, including but not limited to: cuts, burns, electric shock, eye and upper respiratory tract irritation, slipping, poor skill level, inadequate supervision, the actions of other individuals, and other events outside SPLAT’s control.
3. SPLAT will not be held responsible for any costs, damages or claims relating to any property or financial loss, personal physical or mental injury, or death caused by or during Your participation in the Workshop, and You (and Your heirs, executors, administrators, successors) will defend and indemnify SPLAT, its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from all claims incurred of any kind whatsoever arising out of Your (or the minor child’s) participation.
4. Your registration for this Workshop is taken to be an “Assumption of Risk and a Waiver of Liability.” You expressly accept these risks and release SPLAT from liability for any property loss, personal physical or mental injury, or death caused by or during the Workshop.
5. You authorise SPLAT to contact your emergency contact (if provided) in case of an emergency.

TERMINATION

You may be instructed to leave the Workshop where in the reasonable opinion of SPLAT You are not behaving in a proper manner; You have breached these terms and conditions; Your presence is disruptive and contrary to what is expected of a participant; or there are concerns about health or safety.
Gross misconduct, possession of unauthorized alcohol, use and/or possession of illegal or prohibited drugs, failure to disclose a serious health concern, property damage and/or dangerous, offensive or illegal behaviour will result in immediate removal from the Workshop at Your own cost and with no right of refund or appeal.
You will be required to replace any property that is lost or damaged through Your careless, reckless, or otherwise negligent behaviour.

PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE

By participating in this Workshop, You agree to being filmed or photographed. SPLAT reserves the right to use Your likeness in any photographs, video or audio recordings provided to SPLAT or taken by SPLAT, during or after the Workshop, for any legitimate purpose without further approval from You.

If you have any questions or concerns please email: splat.general@gmail.com

Joyful Creations: Adaptive Toy Workshop

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