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Rotary Park in Livonia Universally Accessible Playscape

Rotary Park is an amazing community space located at 32300 Six Mile Road between Farmington and Merriman in Livonia, Michigan.  The 196-acre park and nature preserve is surrounded by beautiful landscaping.  Some of the parks many features include a half-mile walking trail, picnic areas, tennis courts, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, horseshoe pits, bocce ball courts, park benches, a lending library… 

Play Place for Children with Autism

Last week we visited a wonderful new facility in Sterling Heights aimed at supporting children with Autism, Play-Place for Autistic Children.  We received free admission to the facility so we could share our experience with you.   Play-Place for Autistic Children is located at 41105 Technology Drive, north of 18 Mile and east of Mound, in Sterling Heights.   The… 

Sesame Place® Becomes the First Theme Park in the World to be Designated as a Certified Autism Center

Certification readied for April’s Autism Awareness month and start of new season  Sesame Place®, the nation’s only theme park based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street®, in conjunction with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), today announced the completion of a staff-wide autism sensitivity and awareness training at the theme park.  The completion designates Sesame… 

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Tiny Treasures Indoor Play Cafe – Walled Lake

Tiny Treasures Indoor Play Cafe is located at 1138 East West Maple Road in Walled Lake {in the Maple Shopping Center}.  We took the kids out there to play (courtesy of Tiny Treasures) and had a grand time. This location is now closed! – 11/30/16 Amber Louchart( Owner/Founder )Meet Amber, a busy work-at-home mom to four fantastic kids: Damian (29), Rosaleigh… 

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Red Oaks Nature Center in Madison Heights – Photos and Visitors Guide

The Red Oaks Nature Center is located at 30300 Hales Street. It is south of 13 Mile between John R and Dequindre, in Madison Heights.  The Nature Center hosts over 38 acres of rich natural habitat in the midst of Metro Detroit.  Visitors will need a parking pass, however, admission is free.  Visitors will be able to find more than 45 tree and…