Spotlight: Morgan's Wonderland

Some families like to go to amusement parks this time of year. Unfortunately, these parks are not completely handicap accessible for children in wheelchairs. Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas, is unique in that it is ultra accessible; even wheelchair users can go on the rides. This explains why Morgan's Wonderland (sponsored by Toyota) was selected as the 2017 Park of the Year by the newspaper Amusement Today. The park, opened in 2010, is named after its founder Gordon Hartman's daughter Morgan, who has a form of autism as well as physical challenges. Admission is free for people with special needs, so donations are needed to keep the park open. The Academy at Morgan's Wonderland, a school for students with disabilities aged 12-24, opened in 2011. Last year, an accessible water park named Morgan's Inspiration Island was added to Morgan's Wonderland. Extended summer hours for Morgan's Inspiration Island begin on Friday, June 8. For more information, go to http://www.morganswonderland.com/.

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