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rides, loud noises, and crowds of people—can be too much for children with disabilities such as Autism, Downs Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, physical limitations, and others. On this day, all those stressors disappeared. On this day, the LeRoy Fall Festival Committee and Swyear Amusement, Inc. opened their arms and took away the crowds, lights, sounds, and distractions for these kids and

one involved helped create lifelong memories for these families.

On one day in August, it was only about the child. On that day, family, friends, community, memories, kindheartedness, and joy mattered. And, on that day, we all realized that school and education are much more than books and standards. The words “thank you” to everyone involved are not enough, but the memories and smiles will last a lifetime. While there

families to experience the festival in an appropriate and safe manner. Families laughed, rode rides to the point of exhaustion, ate fair food to their hearts’ con- tent, and made new friends, including the ride and game operators themselves. Every-

are many people to thank, I am most thankful that a Board of Education, teachers, staff, mentor students, community leaders, and the owner of Swyear Amusement had the vision and the heart to see the educational relevance of this investment.

Feeling very blessed today! Thanks for coordinating such a wonderful event for children with special needs. —a parent attending the event

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