‘Good for one, good for all’: West Edmonton community builds accessible park for student
- News Article
- Jun 24
- 1 min read
A west Edmonton neighbourhood is celebrating the culmination of five years of rallying behind a student with disabilities who now has a playground built with him in mind.
Francis Lahaye is a kid as bright as the yellow sunglasses he wore on Saturday at the newly redesigned Lynnwood Playground. He’s quick to make a ‘6,7’ joke and he loves to hang out with his friends at the nearby school.
Francis has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, so in past years, joining his friends at the playground has been a struggle – one his dad, Vincent, described as “heartbreaking.”
“(Francis) describes sitting in his chair by himself, watching everybody else play. It’s a very isolating feeling,” Vincent said on Saturday.
The old playground’s structure made navigating the ground like “riding a bike on the beach,” he added.
So, five years ago, the community saw that need and reimagined the park.
What an inspiring initiative! It’s amazing to see communities come together for accessibility. I wonder if they plan any events in the park that promote inclusivity? cookie clicker 2 That could be a great addition!
What a heartwarming story! It's amazing to see the community come together to create an inclusive space for Francis and others. This truly embodies the spirit of "the password game" - good for one, good for all.
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