6 Mar

A Parent’s Effort to Bring Socially Inclusive and Accessible Playground for Children with Disabilities in Modesto

community, 03/06/2016

 By: Meena Tadimeti                                                                                                                          Contributor: specialneedsinmycity.org                                                                            @SNinmycity twitter logo

Tommy Loredo, 8, signs for his first library card with his mother, Rachel, and sister, Annaise, 2, at the Salida library on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Tommy was born with arthrogryposis, or contractures that limit his joint movement, and uses a wheelchair. Rachel Loredo is spearheading an effort to bring to Modesto what’s called an inclusive playground, on which disabled and non-disabled children can play side by side.
Andy Alfaro -aalfaro@modbee.com

[dropcap]E[/dropcap]ffort and progress are underway to have a socially inclusive and accessible playground for children with disabilities in Modesto.  Rachel Loredo, a Modesto-area parent is spearheading to bring this much-needed and long-awaited playground to our City with support from other parents. Only collectively can we make a substantial difference in the lives of our children. The proposal is scheduled to go before the Modesto City Council for approval March 22.  Please show your support by attending the meeting at 5:30pm on March 22nd.

http://www.modbee.com/news/article64007687.html#emlnl=Afternoon_Newsletter

To see the type of playground envisioned to serve families from many communities and one that inspired Loredo to bring to Modesto, click Magical Bridges located in Pal Alto.

To view details of the project, here is Council’s agenda from the Feb. 8 Great Safe Neighborhoods Committee, visit  http://bit.ly/1SqVyH1. 

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