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Residents urge La Habra to create disability services and sensory‑friendly playgrounds; council asks staff for report
Summary
Multiple residents asked the council to establish a city disability department and create sensory‑friendly park amenities. Speakers cited 812 La Habra City School District students with individualized education programs. Several council members asked staff to return with a report on existing offerings, possible amenities and budget implications.
Chloe Medina, a lifelong La Habra resident and volunteer with multiple special‑needs organizations, asked the council on Oct. 20 to create a dedicated city disability department to plan inclusive events and programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities.
"I'm respectfully request the creation of a dedicated disability department in our city,"…
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