Alexander Elementary teacher, Shanan Heline, spoke to our club today about the the boundless playground the district was raising money for and would soon become a reality. The total cost of the project is estimated to be close to $132,000.A barrier-free playground is one that is accessible to all children. Features include swings with back support, a merry-go-round where those in a wheelchair can be strapped in, wheelchair ramps and a rubberized surface that is firm but forgiving.
Other features can include a multi-person rocker and elevated surfaces like sand tables. Staff from the school began launching multiple different fundraisers. They started collecting cans and bottles, drawing inspiration from a similar fundraiser from another local non-profit
They also made T-shirts, stickers and decals and donated the money they made from the sales, as well as money made from selling Scentsy products, which is a fragrance multilevel marketing company. They started a Facebook page where people could donate items that would be auctioned off, too. They are very close to raising the necessary monies to complete the project, Shanan said.