Rain, 45 Degree Temperatures and 20 MPH winds didn’t stop Friendship Circle from splashing down at Cedar Point yesterday. 45 children with special needs together with 45 teen volunteers and 15 chaperones made the two and a half hour trip to Sandusky, Ohio for Friendship Circle’s annual Cedar Point trip. An informal survey showed that [...]
Who would be stupid (or crazy) enough to visit an amusement park with a special needs child and an extremely fussy toddler? ME! I’m stupid and crazy! I’m married to a roller coaster enthusiast. I don’t care for high-thrill rides myself, but it’s not a question of “when” or “if” my family will be visiting [...]
Carnival rides, the wafting smell of cotton candy, giant overstuffed animal prizes. The atmosphere at an amusement park is pretty exhilarating for most people, but not all. Although amusement parks are exciting for most, it can be a challenge for individuals with physical, mental and sensory disabilities. Long lines, gut wrenching screams, the thunderous roar [...]
