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1 Action Plan for “Together We Play” $150,000 Playground Contest Mission To create an inclusive sensory rich and imaginative playground/program here in Lewiston that unites children of all abilities. Step One: Dottie & Maggie will schedule a conference call to discuss our responsibilities with a “Shane’s Inspiration” representative. Especially want to know the square footage needed for a universally accessible playground. Step Two: Dottie & Maggie will do a site visit at both Simard-Payne Park and Marcotte Park and will invite Mike Paradis to join them. Mike will be able to give insight into what site preparation, landscaping work would be needed. He would also be able to provide thoughts as to who might be willing to donate loam, etc. Phil Nadeau stated that PW would more than likely be able to do the site work in-house with donated materials. He said Ed will need to review the specific details and any costs associated with site work. Ed would also need to approve any necessary site work. Step Three: Dottie & Maggie will invite representatives from the below possible “community partners” listing to sit down and share their stories of assisting children who face challenges. Would provide measurable, heart-warming, and statistical info for incorporation into our application essay. Proposed Community Partners/Stakeholders Sandcastle Clinical & Education Services Margaret Murphy Home John F. Murphy Homes 24 Old Lisbon Road ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 School Superintendent Bill Webster (education is facilitated through the schools as part of this project) Child Development Services Healthy Androscoggin Roger Cusson, Seeing Eyes Enterprises Ben Hayes, Quadraplegic – Formerly of LAEGC Head Start of Androscoggin County Advocates for Children Dave Gendron (perhaps help with site work) Parents of children who would benefit Community Resource Officers Central Maine Medical Center St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center Step Four: Present this grant opportunity to the M/CC at July 19th meeting. Step Five: Gather testimonials from adults Pictures & comments from children at places like Sandcastle, Camp Smiles, etc. Film children talking about having such a playground or wanting to play with other children (possibly Frances Gagnon of Via Vision) Step Six: Dottie pulls all info together in a 1,000 essay due August 1, 2011. Brainstorming Initial Thoughts “Family” “All-America City” “Right to play” “United Way’s ‘live united’” “Busy playgrounds are happy playgrounds” “This is an amazing gift opportunity that we want to explore.” “Centrally located” “Appeal to residents in outlying neighborhoods” “We will learn in the midst of providing this for others.” “Focus on adaptation and imagination” “We are currently not barrier free for all abilities.”