Shown left to right: Canal View Principal Carol Robinson, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Dan Milgate (former principal who initiated project), and seventh grader and CV alum Jack Zyra fittingly use adaptive scissors to cut the ribbon.
Canal View Elementary School celebrated the first phase of its new adapted playground, with a special ribbon cutting assembly on October 19.
The idea for an adapted playground to include students with disabilities began several years ago with the intent to provide an inclusive space for all children to learn, play, and improve their overall health together. Since then, a committee made up of staff, parents and community members has pursued specialized playground designs, grants and donations to administer the project in phases.
Students, parents, staff, and donors, including Isaac Heating and Cooling and Dixon Schwabl Advertising attended the ceremony, along with members of the Rochester Lancers Soccer team.
