WASHINGTON – The United Way of Daviess County announced it has secured a $20,000 grant for the development of an All-Inclusive Playground at Long Fellow Park in Washington.
The funds will go to Comforting Hearts to be used as a matching grant to double the gift.
Comforting Hearts is now two-thirds of the way to meeting its $450,000 goal to construct the playground.
Comforting Heart’s mission is to enable children and adults with differing abilities to be as independent as possible including all life-enhancing experiences like enjoying outdoor play on a playground.
Benefits of Building an Inclusive Park and Playground for Children of All Abilities:
- Promote Diversity in the Community,
- Allow More Kids to Use the Playground,
- Create Cohesiveness Among Kids in the Neighborhood.
- Stand out as a Unique Play Place,
- Get Local Kids of All Abilities Physically Active
- Boost Creativity Among Kids in the Area,
- Provide a Location for Kids to Build Social Skills
- Prevent Isolation of Families of Children With Disabilities
- Teach Kids Empathy for Those Different From Them
- Offer Kids a Place to Feel Safe When They Play
- Educates Kids About Equity
- Teach Kids Sensitivity About Other’s Needs
- Ensure Compliance With ADA Regulations and More
- Respect the Full Range of Learning Needs of Every Child
- Provide the Building Blocks for Lifelong Friendships in Children
More information can be found on the Comforting Hearts All-Inclusive Playground Facebook page.
