By CASEY NEILL
PLANTS, bric-a-brac and face painting are helping kids to feel freedom.
A sausage sizzle, toys, art and craft, a jumping castle and giant slide will also be on offer at Springvale Park Special Developmental School’s first market.
Proceeds will go towards a liberty swing, which is specially designed for children in wheelchairs.
School principal Jackie Lowther said the school catered for children with disabilities, from pre-schoolers to 18-year-olds.
It has six students in wheelchairs.
“We want to make play accessible for all of our students,” Ms Lowther said.
“The swing allows children and young people in wheelchairs the opportunity to experience the joy of having a swing like their non-physically disabled peers.
“These children and young people currently have to sit and watch from the sidelines as their peers experience the freedom and exhilaration of a swing.
“This is something most of us take for granted.”
The market will take place from 8am to noon on Sunday 15 November at Springvale Park Special Developmental School, 13-15 Sandown Road, Springvale (opposite the railway station).
Stalls are priced from $15. Call 9546 7666 for more information or to get involved.
