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After much research, planning and raising $4 million, most of it privately funded, the Magical Bridge Playground in Palo Alto was born.
It's a playground with a magical laser harp where music is made simply by plucking imaginary strings in the air.
The swings are big enough and slides wide enough for all ages and sizes. There's also a two-story tree house with a stage and bridge so anyone can play at an elevated height.
“Typically children with disabilities are playing on the sidelines,” said Asher. “They are not in the center of things. Here at the Magical Bridge Playground, we want them to come out and we want them to celebrate and to shine.”
The playground is not just for children – it also benefits adults in wheelchairs. For mother Emily McQueen who has four boys, she calls it a dream come true.
“They get to see me as their taxi and their provider and all the things a mom does,” said McQueen. “But here I get to play with them and they get to see me being silly, being fun and being adventurous.”