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 What's New at Lekotek
 
National Lekotek Center has a new brand identity!
 

Lekotek Logo   Anixter Center

Lekotek joined forces with Anixter Center in 2002 which resulted in a stronger family, but visual confusion. Market research proved that Lekotek has valuable equity in its name, so the decision was made to develop a family of consistent brands under the umbrella organization of Anixter Center.

Our new symbol is based on the idea of a kite. A kite flies and needs support to reach its highest potential - to soar! Lekotek is a division of Anixter Center and has an independent identity within the framework of the kite. The visual was developed based on the concept that Lekotek helps families raising a child or children with special needs learn fun, creative, and healthy ways to play together. Lekotek's brandmark highlights the relationship of parent and child playing together (imagine the child and parent are both holding and playing with a gigantic ball).


 
Become a Lekotek Ambassador
 

Lekotek Ambassadors are a volunteer, member-driven fundraising-focused team that supports the mission of the National Lekotek Center. Members help strengthen and grow the organization through financial and personal support. They accomplish this through their dynamic participation in various resource development activities and by providing strategic advice and counsel.

View or download the informational PDF if you'd like to become a member of this important team!


 
Training on Playing with Children with Disabilities and Adapting Toys and Computers
 

National Lekotek Center (NLC) is excited to offer training options previously reserved solely for Lekotek professionals (Family Play Specialists/Lekotek Leaders). We have now extending our training to give you as a parent, professional in early childhood field or person interested in play, an opportunity to attend and experience it. With over 30 years of experience, NLC is a leader in trainings on play for children with special needs; training over 1000 people.

To more information go to: http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_fam_play_specl.html

 
 Things You Should Know about Lekotek
 
Join the Discussion at the AblePlay Blog - AblePlay offers timely postings, resources and the ability to share comments with others AblePlay wants to hear from you!  more >>>
 
Toys "R" Us Guide for Differently-Abled Kids - Toys "R" Us has released the 2009 Toys "R" Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids, a complimentary toy-selection guide for parents and friends of children with disabilities.   more >>>
 
YouTube Power of Play video The Power of Play - Witness the power of play through the story of William and his big brother Owen featured on YouTube.   view YouTube video >>>
 
NAPPA Partnership - National Lekotek Center serves as toy judge for the prestigious National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Children's Products competition.   more >>>
 
Legislative Action - Visit our legislative action center. Your involvement can make a difference.   more >>>
 
Lekotek State Funding Update & Next Steps - Visit our Advocacy page to learn more.   more >>>
 
 
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  National Lekotek Center: 2001 N. Clybourn, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 773-528-5766 - Fax: 773.537.2992 - Toy Resource Helpline: 800.366.PLAY
  lekotek@lekotek.org
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  Lekotek is a division of Anixter Center -
                   "...providing quality services for people with disabilities."
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