The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Our readers and online followers voted for their favorite businesses, attractions, family services and more.
Here are the winner and runners-up in the “Best sensory-friendly outing (special needs)” category.
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Winner: Beck Center for the Arts
For all ages and abilities, Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood offers people with special needs an opportunity to dive into the arts through all the senses. In its Creative Arts Therapies department, from early childhood to adult, participants can take adapted music, art, dance and theater in a group session or individual lessons. The supportive certified therapists are there to create a welcoming environment and enrich the lives of individuals with special needs through the arts programming. beckcenter.org
Second Place: We Rock the Spectrum — werockthespectrumcleveland.com
Third Place: Preston’s H.O.P.E Playground —prestonshope.com