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2 person where he was interested, thriving, and participating with his peers for the first time because of inclusive programming. • One of the counselors created a video about the many benefits of their experience in the program. • The programs have used students from Regis College and University of Maine. • The need for this inclusive programming has increased from 35 in 2021 participants to 205 requests with 73 participants in 2022. • There have been several grants, from American Camp Association, USTA (tennis), Dana Home (intergenerational) • They are implementing a multi-generational sensory integration room at the community center. Melissa Battite offered the following updates: • LPS has 55 new students that have identified with needs since the beginning of the school year. • 2017 they completed their ADA study and are working to implement the items gathered during the audit. • The Center Track has been improved and the Community Center now has an accessible walkway all the way around now. • The Sutherland Playground project is using a new poured-in-place (PIP) surface. • Rindge Park has been going through updates but it requires collaboration with Arlington as much of the property sits in Arlington. • An accessible swing has been added in Lincoln Park. • Center Rec restrooms have been approved for funding; the time frame has the project going out to bids completed by mid-spring. • Melissa asked that someone sit on the committee reviewing the Lincoln Park Master Plan, which involves updating the 5 athletic fields, renovating the field house, building a shed. This involves money from the Recreation Enterprise Fund, capital funds and CPA funds. • They are hoping to purchase iPads to enhance communication within the program and will be asking for funding for this. • Kate has been honored nationally for her work. Discussion about intersection of bicycle safety and pedestrians with disabilities – from Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting – Janet Perry and Victoria Buckley • For the new round-about at the Battle Green there is a plan to allow bicycles to use part of the sidewalk. More discussion is needed. New signs are being proposed for the Bike Path for safety. UA Trails – Francine Stieglitz • This is an area where we need to take our research and suggestions to sort out issues for pedestrians and bikes on the UA trails. Amber Carr may attend a future meeting.