Inspiration Comes in All Shapes & Forms

There are days when it seems like nothing good ever happens: politicians are grousing, people are passing the buck, road rage is all the rage, and various levels of insanity prevail.  Then, you hear a lovely little story—a heartwarming 90-second piece on the news—about someone who’s doing wonderful things.  And hope and faith, once again, abound.

Morgan’s Inspiration Island, part of Morgan’s Wonderland (theme park), has recently opened in San Antonio, Texas.  Anyone with a special need gets in free. 

If that’s not awesome enough, the “park of inclusion” has wheelchair-accessible rides, a seven-story lighthouse, and Rainbow Reef, a water-play area.  If guests are sensitive to the cold, the water can be warmed.  Battery-powered wheelchairs can be swapped for “PneuChairs” and to help parents/caregivers remain worry-free, a wristband safety system is in place.

The inspiration for Morgan’s Wonderland?  Morgan, founder Gordon Hartman’s special-needs daughter.  When he saw that other children were wary re interacting with her, he got an idea to create a place where people of all shapes and forms—and needs—could interact.

“Our vision is to establish a special place where smiles and laughter lead to wonderful memories with family members, friends and caregivers.  We want Morgan’s Wonderland to be a place where the common element of play creates an atmosphere of inclusion for those with and without disabilities, encouraging everyone to gain a greater understanding of one another.”

For more information and background about this amazing place, please check out their site:

http://www.morganswonderland.com/inspirationisland