STATE COLLEGE — Easterseals’ Lance and Eleen Shaner Child Development Center, 383 Rolling Ridge Dr., State College, has a second accessible playground thanks to funding from local foundations and community support.
Funding for a rubber-bonded playground surface was provided by Centre Foundation’s Centre Pact and Field of Interest grants, 100+ Women Who Care, Walmart Spark Good Local Grants, and Willow Playworks. In addition, Centre County United Way Women United contributed a grant to purchase new playground toys and equipment.
The playground’s surface was bumpy and became muddy after rain or snow. Children with disabilities had difficulty using walking aids around the playground. Now the rubber bonded surface is smooth, and children of all abilities can play equitably.
Easterseals Child Development Center provides inclusive childcare and preschool services for children of all abilities. For more information about Easterseals Child Development Center, contact Director Carrie Johnson at 814-238-4434. Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, their families, and communities.
