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New Game ‘Where Hope Lives’ encourages parents to talk to kids about disability…
New game fosters an environment where parents can have open conversations about disabilities and the importance of inclusivity.
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Toronto Nonprofit Launches Game to Foster Disability Inclusion Conversations
Toronto, Canada – Safehaven, a Toronto-based nonprofit organization, has officially launched its new board game, 'Where Hope Lives,' designed to facilitate crucial conversations about disabilities and inclusion within families. Lindsey Mazza, a spokesperson for Safehaven, highlighted the game's purpose in a recent interview. 'This is a teachable moment for parents and children to understand that accessibility isn't available everywhere,' Mazza explained. She emphasized that the game specifically focuses on children with medical complexities and differences, a demographic often overlooked in mainstream games. 'The focus of this game is children with medical complexities and differences, which is absent in mainstream games,' she stated. Mazza further elaborated on the game's dual benefit, noting, 'It's going to be not only a tool for children, but it's going to teach the adults playing with the children.' The game aims to provide a starting point for these important discussions at home, encouraging curiosity and understanding among children. 'Kids are just curious, so once they ask the question, they understand, then they're cool to just be friends with everybody,' Mazza added. The 'Where Hope Lives' game is available for purchase on safehavenstore.ca, offering families a unique and engaging way to promote empathy and awareness regarding disability inclusion.
