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Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wistariahurst Museum holds sensory-friendly Easter egg hunt
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Easter is a week away, but Holyoke celebrated early. The Easter Bunny has made his return this year, making an early appearance at the Wistariahurst Museum, with children following the paw prints to find eggs. Springfield NAACP Caregiver Symposium honors those who give back 'The city of Holyoke does an amazing job putting on a big one downtown, but not every kid thrives in that environment,' said Megan Seiler, Director at the Wistariahurst Museum. 'So we wanted to be able to offer a more quiet, more calm space for kids who might have sensory sensitivities.' An inclusive event for everyone, one parent said it is nice because her daughter can be herself since it is quiet with no overstimulation. The kids all found one egg in every room, but there was nothing inside to ensure that they could each pick a prize they wanted. Children of all ages were on the hunt for eggs from open to close, including Giovanna Tredo and her daughter Claire. 'She wanted to come, she loves Easter,' said Tredo of East is also a special education teacher of 32 years in the city of Springfield. 'I feel that her coming here in the community and just coming out, seeing other kids, and it's all kid-friendly and this is sensory friendly for the kids with special needs, and I'm glad they include kids with disabilities,' Tredo said. The Wistariahurst Museum also hosts other sensory-friendly events. 'We do stuff like this throughout the year,' Seiler said. 'So we have sensory-friendly Sunday fun days with games and activities, and we have different themes around them.' For more information, visit WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- General
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Evansville woman hopes disability support group sparks change
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Evansville resident Megan Seiler has been in a wheelchair all her life and says there are daily obstacles she faces that many of us would never see. Now, she is hoping a newly-formed community group will make way for change. 'I was very surprised at how many people I got,' says Seiler, 'and I was like, 'There's obviously a need for this.' A need for support and a need for change. Earlier this year, Seiler helped form the 'Evansville Disability Community' support group. She says her daily obstacles range from accessibility in older downtown buildings to issues with sidewalks. 'You can take one path one way and it's completely smooth,' explains Seiler, 'and you can take another path to get to the same place and there's a big hole in the sidewalk. So, it is hit or miss, and I've had to learn the routes and places I can and cannot go.' Seiler navigates these challenges with the support of family, friends, and her caretaker, who helps with household tasks every day. She hopes the group, open to anyone with any type of disability, will be that same support for others. 'The whole idea, or belief, behind my group is that everyone deserves connection,' says Seiler, 'because I believe every single person deserves a group of people who understand them and want them and can relate to them.' Seiler goes on to say, 'We aren't just a support group, we're a social support group. We go and we live our life like everyone else. We're not just talking about our disability, we're not just talking about medical stuff, we're talking about friends, we're talking about books we've read.' Thunderbolts stop by Humane Society before Pucks and Paws Night For now, the group aims to be that avenue for connection and support, but eventually, Seiler hopes to push for real change with the help of the city. 'I know (City Councilman) Ben Trockman,' syas Seiler, 'and I've talked with him about the sidewalks and stuff, and so I'm working on making change and I'm working on that.' Seiler says she needs help from the community to provide locations to host these monthly meetings. She is also hoping for guest speakers for future events, and to connect with non-profits and businesses to better accommodate those with disabilities. For more information about the support group regarding meetings and how to join, visit the Evansville Disability Community page on Facebook or Instagram. You can also reach out to Seiler via email at mns351z@ Evansville woman hopes disability support group sparks change Non-profit helping eligible HWU customers with water bills I-69 ORX project on schedule despite flooding Surgery demonstration highlights annual Health Careers Day Madisonville residents take advantage of snow day Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
