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fibar ground walkways, plenty of picnic
areas for lunch, and best of all, it's free.
Julie's Jungle
5 Old Lime Kiln Rd., Hopewell Junction
845-226-8395
JuliesJungle.org
Julie's Jungle is the first fully-
accessible playground in Dutchess
county. Inclusivity has been the main
focus of this playground since its
inception in 2012. Julie's Jungle
caters to the needs of all children
including those who are able-bodied
and those with visual, hearing,
cognitive or physical impairments.
The state-of-the-art adaptive
playground gives children who have
been previously excluded the opportunity
to participate in outdoor fun while
improving their social skills. The
grounds also offer ramps and spacious
decks, shorter stairs, Braille play
panels and even a sensory garden.
AMC Crystal Run 16
1 Galleria Dr., Middletown
845-695-1724
AMCTheatres.com/programs/
sensory-friendly-films
Enjoy sensory friendly films during
the month at this Orange County
theater. Films are shown with the lights
on and the sound down. Family-
friendly films are shown on the
second and fourth Saturdays of the
month and more mature audiences
can enjoy films on Tuesday evenings.
Winslow Therapeutic Riding
Center
1433 NY-17A, Warwick
845-986-6686
Winslow.org
Take a trip to Warwick where
children and adults of all abilities can
learn to ride horses. The program is
meant to improve the physical,
cognitive, social and emotional
well-being of the participants.
Mid-Hudson Civic Center
14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie
845-567-0005
MidHudsonCivicCenter.org/Therapeutic.php
Families of children with disabilities
can enjoy open therapeutic ice-skating
sessions or sign up for six-week
sessions throughout the year. Ice
skating can positively impact social
skills, physical strength and balance.
Mohonk Preserve
3197 Rte. 44/55, Gardiner
845-255-0919
MohonkPreserve.org
Enjoy the outdoors with your
family. Plan your trip with the
director of education to discuss your
needs to make sure you get the most
out of your experience.
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