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KOMPAN Playgrounds and Generation Rescue Partner for Autism
Tacoma, WA (PRWEB) March 12, 2012
KOMPAN Playgrounds and Generation Rescue have partnered to create and promote relevant play opportunities for children with autism. KOMPAN believes that every child has the right to play – in their own way. Therefore, KOMPAN is working to create play spaces that cater to the unique play habits and development processes of children with autism.
KOMPAN will use Generation Rescues knowledge of autism-specific needs to best incorporate playground products such as their industry-leading spinners into autism-focused site designs to create spaces for children with and without autism to play in their own way. KOMPAN was first inspired to serve the autism community when parents started communicating the benefits to their sensory-seeking children of playing on KOMPANs Spinner Bowls, Spicas and other spinning products.
The Kompan Play Equipment Series provides tremendous opportunities for both physical and mental growth in children who fall on the Autism Spectrum. Challenging but not intimidating, visually interesting play structures will entice children with special needs to try and eventually master play skills all the while providing a very safe and well thought out system. I can
whole-heartedly endorse these fun filled play systems, states Jerry J Kartzinel MDFAAP, Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics.
When we first started hearing from parents of children with autism, we were very pleased that our products could help these children and create a play opportunity that catered to their specific needs. Once we learned that one in 110 children have autism, we realized that we had an opportunity to be part of a much larger picture and do our part to help respond to this growing epidemic by helping these children play and thrive, says Kerrin Smith, President of KOMPAN, Inc.
Together, KOMPAN and Generation Rescue will make relevant outdoor play a reality for children with autism, whether it is at their school, therapy center or in their own backyard.
About KOMPAN
KOMPAN, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of innovative commercial playgrounds and outdoor recreation equipment. KOMPAN specializes in designing unique, age-appropriate, and high-quality products that combine the most stringent environmental standards and exceptional play value. KOMPAN offers unique and challenging products for every stage of development. For more information about KOMPAN, our products and our environmental leadership please visit our website at http://www.kompan.com.
About Generation Rescue
Generation Rescue is dedicated to recovery for children with autism spectrum disorders by providing guidance and support for medical treatment to directly improve the childs quality of life for all families in need.
Inspired by the journey of their son, Jamison, JB & Lisa Handley founded Generation Rescue in 2005. When Jenny McCarthy first made public her own experience with her sons diagnosis and subsequent recovery from autism, her unique ability to articulate the unspoken words of thousands of mothers and fathers across the world was recognized immediately. In 2008, she proudly became President of Generation Rescue.
Thomas Construction Comes to the Rescue of a Roofing Disaster
Bridgeton, MO (Vocus) November 4, 2010
In 2009, Ashley Patterson hired an independent contractor to replace the roof on her Collinsville home, paying $ 5,000 upfront. A year later, the Collinsville Police Department issued Patterson two citations for ordinance violations related to the condition of her nearly brand new roof.
As a single mother of three children, ages 5, 4, and 3 months, Patterson didnt have the money to be picky about the appearance of her house, but never dreamed she would have to replace her roof again this soon. Not to mention, with what money? Doing the job correctly would actually cost twice what she paid before.
Sgt. Bill Berger of the Collinsville Police Department was concerned about Pattersons dilemma, but didnt know how to help. That is, until he came into contact with Doug Miles, Sales Manager at Thomas Construction located in Bridgeton, MO.
Thomas Construction has a history of providing free construction work to residents who are truly in need, and Ashley Patterson was no exception. According to Miles, Thomas Construction does a few of these jobs every so often. Miles continues, these jobs are a way to give back to the community. After driving to Collinsville, MO and looking at the property himself, Miles went to the President of Thomas Construction, Steve Townzen. Townzen agreed that his company would replace Pattersons roof at no cost.
And so, Thomas Construction immediately began building Patterson a new roof. Patterson was enthusiastic to find out about Thomas Constructions donation of time and money. She says, It really touches my heart, because they didnt have to do this. The roof they are building her would normally cost about $ 11,000, and is estimated to last about 30 years. Thomas Constructions suppliers donated the materials, and the company sent four men to handle the job, all of which feel fortunate they were a part of the experience.
ABOUT THOMAS CONSTRUCTION:
The Thomas Construction name has been synonymous in the St. Louis area with more than 50,000 satisfied homeowners for over 35 years. Utilizing the best products, materials, and workmanship in the industry, Thomas Construction not only enhances the beauty and comfort of your home with THV Compozit Windows and Doors systems, but also offers home improvements such as kitchen and bath remodeling, acrylic tub liners, maintenance-free vinyl siding, custom-designed decks, glass and screen sunrooms, vinyl and steel fencing ,and roofing. Thomas Construction completes more remodeling projects annually in the St. Louis/Metro East area than any other home improvement company in Missouri and Illinois. Thomas Construction is a division of THV Holdings LLC and True Home Value, Inc.
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