GE Appliances Elf-gineers Adapt Toys for Inclusive Play
Dec 22nd 2025

Louisville-based engineers adapt hundreds of toys so children with medical complexities can play independently.
GE Appliances, a Haier company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is once again bringing engineering expertise into the community through the 'Elf-gineers,' where employee volunteers modify toys so children with medical complexities can play independently.

What began as a small pilot has grown into a larger, cross-functional volunteer effort—doubling the number of adapted toys this holiday season through collaboration, hands-on innovation, and strong community partnerships across Louisville.
Watch the story below to see how GE Appliances employees are engineering joy, one toy at a time.