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Playground Delay Hurts Special Needs Kids | Kansas City News
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A tornados damaged the Hillsdale Learning Center’s playground this spring, leaving special needs students—many with autism—without vital outdoor playtime as the new school year begins. Parents are furious that months have passed without repairs, arguing summer was ample time to fix it. For these kids, playground access isn’t just recreation—it’s essential for social and developmental growth. While the district says safety is top priority and offers alternatives like a gym and small activity area, families are demanding full restoration and pushing for greater recognition of their children’s unique needs.
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