I had the pleasure of attending the meeting for A Series of Accessible Events. I am thrilled to be part of this organization. This is huge for the community and beneficial to so many children and their families.
A Series of Accessible Events (ASOAE) Mission:
To provide children with special needs , including physical, cognitive, developmental and sensory differences, with a variety of opportunities for recreation and socialization by connecting with local businesses within the community.
The goal is provide one event per month in the Enfield area that is accessible for all children. Events will include some combination of :
- Accommodations for mobility/wheelchair accessibility
- Accommodations for communication (visuals available, response to signs, communication device)
- Social story preview
- Visual schedule, transitional aides
- sensory considerations
- activities adaptable to any ability
- Volunteers to help facilitate
Events
- June: Enfield Produce and Deli
- July: Riverside Reptiles
- August: Integrity Martial Arts
- September: Yogi’s Playground
- October: Harmonious Happenings
- November: CT Trolley Museum
- More to come!
