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[quote=Anonymous]Several of you have asked about special needs.  Based on my experience I would say-- do not even try it.  My 5 year old son has hypotonia (this is a disorder that causes low muscle tone) in his hands.  He struggles with holding a pencil, zipping his coat, holding a fork, etc- basically seemingly simple tasks for most people.  He does PT.  That said, we thought a hands on experience would be great for him.  
He had fun in the activity rooms and we were loving it until we got to the craft area.  I encouraged my son to try to the project.  He was visibly nervous.  After a few moments of gentle cajoling I kindly asked if we could take the project "to go." (this was a project that involved glueing a few pompons on paper) I said, we of course have the glue at home (and would not have asked of course if there was paint, or glitter or sand being used).  I really asked as a courtesy so I would not get odd stares as I put some pompoms in my purse.   I was shocked and disgusted when the woman in that station told me in a haughty way "we do not do- "to go?"
How disgusting.  Had she been paying any modicum of attention to my child versus the piece of cut out paper and pompoms she would have seen he was struggling.  In a space where there are kids and parents everywhere I was in no position to start explaining my childs needs to her-- nor did I feel I should have too.  A few pompoms was not worth my sons dignity. 
Maybe they need to add this to their little list of policies on their website.  They clearly have their way of doing things and if you do not fit the mold-- you do not fit in.
we are disheartened and will never go back.  Guess $5.00 does not really give you full access to the facility.
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