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WILLING & ABLE Butler County
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BButler County’s iconic experiences are here for everyone to enjoy. From feeling the rush of the wind during a thrilling skydive to accessible park experiences to sensoryfriendly indoor activities, we’re excited to invite you to explore any way you choose. The sky’s the limit in Butler County. The experienced and passionate crew at Start Skydiving in Middletown is the best in the business when it comes to outdoor adaptive skydiving. This facility is the only one in the U.S. that specializes in paraplegic and quadriplegic tandem skydives along with options for other visual and hearing impairments. Each jumper’s unique needs are accommodated and extra time is taken to customize the experience. Indoor adaptive skydiving is the center of the All Abilities Program at iFLY in Liberty Township. Here, skydiving is accessible to anyone regardless of physical or cognitive challenges. This is the year to dream big and take flight. Explore the arts and outdoors with a trip to Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum in Hamilton. Visitors can rent an art cart to get up close to the incredible sculptures in this outdoor art gallery. More art is on display at InsideOut Studio in Hamilton. This unique studio features art created by adults with developmental disabilities. Be sure to purchase an art piece to take home — artists keep a portion of the proceeds, with the remainder funding the
ABOVE: See, touch, and explore at EnterTRAINment Junction. LEFT: Take home a handcrafted work of art from InsideOut Studio.
studio for future artists to enjoy.
Chug into the station at EnterTRAINment Junction. Wonderfully accessible and a favorite for kids young and old, this local icon features the world’s largest indoor train display. Push buttons, enjoy the lights, and hear the sounds of the railyard.
Butler County’s most popular shopping experiences offer a variety of things to taste, see, and experience for all, including beautiful public art and international flavors. From Liberty Center to Jungle Jim’s International Market to IKEA and more, stores have been designed to be accessible for all.
No trip is complete without exploring the outdoors. Area parks offer a variety of amenities including paved trails, accessible playgrounds, and splash pads. Wrap up your trip with a visit to the Oxford Aquatic Center. Zerodepth entry, shallow water options, and lift chairs make a day at the pool fun for your entire group.
