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Parents press Oakwood council for more inclusive programming at community center
Summary
Parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities asked Oakwood officials to expand inclusive offerings at the Oakwood Community Center, proposing buddy programs and partnerships so older children can participate without parents always attending.
Parents of children with disabilities told the Oakwood City Council on Aug. 4 they want more inclusive programming at the Oakwood Community Center so their children can participate in community classes and activities.
"We would like to see our children are very included at school, and we're just not seeing as much in the community as we would like," said Dr. Jessica Minor, who identified herself as the parent of a 13-year-old with Down syndrome. She told the council families want…
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