Long established in Scandinavia, several Lekoteks have recently opened in the united States Lekotek provides a play library for families with children with special needs. Although the Lekotek prograqm is relatively simple and inexpensive it serves a unique fuctions because it meets particular needs that other programs for the handicapped do not. Unlike most remedial or therapeutic programs. Lekotek focuses on positive playful interaction between children and parents thus putting the handicapped child in a normal context. This paper describes how and why Lekotek is so valuable to the families who use it.