Unlimited Play is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating fully accessible playgrounds for children of all abilities. Join us in promoting inclusion, dignity, and respect through play.
As we move into the holiday week of Columbus day, which is Monday, October 7th. I want to present to you a wonderful nonprofit organization, Unlimited Play, in the St. Louis metro west area, that is working diligently to include disable children in the fun times that most kids enjoy daily.
Unlimited Play
Phone: 636-757-3978 | Email: office@unlimitedplay.org
5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive Suite 230 | St. Peters, MO 63304
Our Story
Unlimited Play is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that helps to plan, design and build fully accessible playgrounds that allow all children – regardless of their abilities – to play together. A valuable resource in our community, Unlimited Play has unique expertise in this area, and is available to assist in the development of inclusive playgrounds that promote dignity, understanding and respect among children.
Our Inspiration
Three-year-old Zachary Blakemore provided the original inspiration behind Unlimited Play. Zachary suffers from a rare genetic central nervous system disease (Pelizaeus Merzbacher Disease) that confines him to a wheelchair or assistive walking device. But like all children, Zachary loves to play.
When his mother Natalie would take Zachary to the park to play, the playground would only emphasize his limitations. And even more frustrating was the fact that the playground’s barriers that stopped him from playing also prevented him from interacting with the other children.
But after visiting an accessible playground while traveling to the east coast, Zachary’s parents Natalie and Todd began to dream of creating an accessible playground in Zachary’s hometown – and of the day when playgrounds like this would exist for children everywhere. They teamed with Zachary’s pediatric speech therapist, and Unlimited Play was born in 2003.
Support Unlimited Play’s Mission
Play is essential for a child’s physical, emotional, intellectual and social development. Inclusive playgrounds create an environment where everyone can learn and grow together, by removing social barriers and promoting the acceptance of others.
Give the Gift of Play through a one-time gift or sponsorship. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Unlimited Play relies on donations from our supporters and Architects of Inclusion monthly donors. Your financial gift will help us ensure no one gets left out at the playground — because EVERY child deserves the right to play.
Services:
Design & Development
Together, we can create your destination playground that will greatly impact your community for generations to come. Our partnership includes assembling a local team to lead the
project and outlining the process from start to finish. Unlimited Play has become the expert in inclusive design through first-hand experience of having children with both disabilities and critical illnesses.
Valuable insight has been collected from:
- Children
- Parents of Children with Disabilities
- Veterans
- Therapists
- Play Experts
Community Outreach (Fundraising)
Playground Fundraising for Unlimited Play Playground begins with a local team that mobilizes resources by exploring, identifying and securing project funders in the area. Coordination of special events including Launch, Project Kick-Off, Community Build and Dedication Ceremony are all opportunities to engage and educate the community.
Training and Workshops
Unlimited Play offers formal trainings, webinars and informational kits addressing our successful models and the challenges we have overcome along the way. We specialize in helping businesses, schools, organizations and any other groups understand the importance of both inclusive play spaces and inclusive play experiences.
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