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© KYODO'Dreamnight' program enables disabled kids to enjoy zoo visits
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K3PO
If diurnal, hopefully the animals get some sleep. Doing two shifts will burn them out. Not to mention the poor conditions.
isabelle
Initiatives like this are hugely encouraging to see.
For people with disabilities and their families, not only physical access, but the "sense of security" the article mentions is key. For example, some theaters have special showings with reduced volumes for kids with sensory issues, and some theme parks allow families with autistic children to avoid lining up for rides as it can stress the children (they're called by staff when it's their turn to ride.)
I'm glad that we live in an age where these kinds of issues are finally beginning to be addressed.
ycgdude
So they cared, just not enough to hold it during regular hours?
This is how it should be, instead of shuffling them to a later part in the day when they would have been closed anyways.