# Visually Handicapped Toys Vicda Assists Physical Development for Vision Impaired Children By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicda References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/vision-impaired-childrens-development-aid-enhance-childs-motor-skills/) & [jamesdysonaward.org](http://www.jamesdysonaward.org/Projects/Project.aspx?ID=1748&RegionId=0&Winindex=0) If you have a child that is [visually impaired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-tech) or knows someone who does, then I suggest you take a good look at VICDA (Vision Impaired Children’s Development Aid). VICDA is an amazing tool and toy that helps handicapped children with physical development, specifically between the ages of birth to four-years-old. Created for an international student competition, VICDA should actually be put into production. Through different settings such as tummy time, sit and play and walker, VICDA encourages children who have no visual motivation for movement to explore both their surroundings and their bodies' capabilities. VICDA can also be used for children who don't have [vision impairments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-aid-smart-visor) but are experiencing delays or issues with physical development. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Assistive Toy Technology:** VICDA represents a new wave of assistive technology that can greatly improve the quality of life for physically disabled children. - **Inclusive Play Movement:** Toys like VICDA are at the forefront of creating a more inclusive and accessible experience for children of all ability levels during playtime. - **Sensorimotor Therapy:** VICDA provides an opportunity for future developments in sensorimotor therapy, which can greatly benefit infants who may not have full use of their senses. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** VICDA represents a Kickstarter campaign and new product opportunity in the toy industry for the continuously emerging and trending assistive toy segment. - **Pediatric Healthcare:** VICDA opens up a new market of products for children with developmental delays and visual impairments whereby assisting clinicians is more efficient. - **Special Education:** VICDA creates a new opportunity to better serve children with visual impairments and other disabilities in special education programs as an innovative teaching resource and therapy tool. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Visualized Feedback Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibra-instrument.md) - [Rugged Child-Friendly Braille Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vembi-hexis.md) - [Braille-Covered Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitar-guitar.md) - [Child-Focused Dyslexia Support Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-dyslexia-aid.md) - [Deaf Youth-Supporting Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hands-of-hope-laos.md) - [Impairment-Accessible Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dot-pad.md) - [Robotic Visual Impairment Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-guidance-device.md) - [Wheeled Robotic Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheeled-robotic-aid.md) - [Minimal Braille Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartio-edu.md)