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Resident asks city to fund sensory swim hour for autistic children; staff to review request
5719783 · September 2, 2025
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Summary
A resident asked the council to add $12,000 to the parks and recreation budget so Lenexa Aquatic Center can offer a dedicated sensory swim hour for children with autism. City staff said they would review the request and respond after the meeting.
A Lenexa resident told the City Council the Lenexa Aquatic Center and a KU-affiliated sensory swim program have waiting lists and urged the city to fund a dedicated, low-stimulation swim hour for children with autism.
Nancy Schneider said the KU Sensory program’s classes fill seconds after…
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