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26_small.jpgThere are estimates that up to 78,000 children and adults with disabilities call Omaha and its surrounding communities home.  That's up to 13 percent of our population - our friends, family members, and neighbors - living with disabilities that range from sensory disorders to mental and physical handicaps.

These fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters in 30_small.jpgour community already face constant challenges - daily reminders that their lives are different, limited.  By establishing a barrier-free sports and recreation complex in Omaha, we remove some of those limits.

ALLPLAY includes everyone in our community's embrace and promotion of participatory sports. Athlete's disabilities may include:  autism; cerebral palsy; spinal bifida; blindness; muscular dystrophy; spinal-cord injury; amputation; and most any other physical and mental disabilities. 

jr_baron_at_bata.jpgThe complex would also be available to the general public, schools, civic and non-profit organizations (Special Olympics, Girls Inc, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire USA, Easter Seals, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Immanual Rehabilitation, etc) for special occasion or recurring programming use; and the public can use the facilities when available during normal park hours for other activities like little league baseball, special events, etc.

fahey.jpg“The City of Omaha takes great pride in the outstanding parks and recreational opportunities provided to citizens, and the proposed complex will only enhance the accessibility and opportunity for Omaha’s citizens with disabilities. We look forward to working with ALLPLAY Foundation in making this project a reality.”                       

– Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey