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Louisville mother working hard to build accessible playground for her son, all children | News from WDRB [Video]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Louisville mother is working hard to create an inclusive play space for all children.

Her inspiration is her son Luke.

“Luke is a 4-year-old boy he’s got a lot of energy. He likes to run around and play with his friends and play cars,” Sarah Medson said.

Renderings for an inclusive play space at Our Savior Lutheran School

Luke was born prematurely and a traumatic delivery caused him to suffer a cervical cord injury. The family relocated to Louisville from Minnesota so Luke could receive care at Frazier Rehab.

Frazier is recognized as having the top Pediatric NeuroRecovery Program. Luke uses a walker to get around and a wheelchair for longer distances.

“He’s just full of life and energy and he wants to engage with the world and not miss out on anything,” Medson said.

Luke said he likes to play football and basketball.

But Sarah Medson noticed that Luke was ‘”missing out” on playing with other kids during recess …

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