Enabling Disabilities

From: Hannah Krakauer
Length: 16:40

A toy designer talks about what it's like to design toys for children with special needs. Read the full description.

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Playing: Enabling Disabilities
From: Hannah Krakauer

Jzk_jr1_sm_small Jessica Zarin Kessin’s toy company in San Francisco caters to a unique market: disabled children. By designing for the extremes, Jessica believes she can make toys more fun for everyone.

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Piece Description

Jessica Zarin Kessin’s toy company in San Francisco caters to a unique market: disabled children. By designing for the extremes, Jessica believes she can make toys more fun for everyone.