Inclusion In Action | Digital Magazine | Vol. 8

Morgan’s Wonderland Official Grand Reopening!

March11th,2024–Over100eagerguestsflockedtothepark'sofficialgrand reopeningevent,greetedwithwarmwelcomesandadeliciousbreakfastspread. Asthefestivitiesunfolded,RichardPretlow(Morgan'sWonderlandPresident)took thestagetounveilthethrillingnewrides,whileGordanHartmanhimselfdelighted attendeeswithexcitingannouncementsaboutupcomingendeavors.Theevent markedthebeginningofour15thseasonandanunforgettablechapteratthepark!

Morgan’sWonderlandunveiled4newattractionstolaunchthepark’s2024Grand OpeningCelebration:NewYear,NewRides,NewJoy.The$6.5millionexpansion includesJette’sWonderBikes,4DMagicCinemaExperience-MarsCoaster,Pirate IslandCruises,andRocket’sSkyFlightAdventure.ComejoinusatMorgan's Wonderlandandbeamongthefirsttoembarkonthesethrillingadventures!

Meet the Wonder Squad

Sportingtheirupdatedcostumes,(lefttoright)Jette,Rocket,X-Ray,andMorgan eachuniquelyembodythespiritofinclusivityandcelebratethediverseabilitiesof ourcommunity.

Check out Joy’s New Look!

Meetourrevampedbutterflymascot,showcasing anupdatedwingstyle,asleekersuit,anda beamingsmile-readytospreadjoyandexcitem witheveryflutter!

Inspiration Island Opens Ma

Morgan’sInspirationIslandiscomingbackandwillbebetter thanever!Ourvibranttropicalparadisefeaturessplashpads, theRiverBoatAdventureride,andthreetypesofrevolutionary waterproofwheelchairs.

Followingarefreshingfacelift,we'rethrilledtoannounceour reopeningonMay17th!Theparkwillbeopenonweekendsforthe restofthemonthwithfull-timeoperationsbeginninginJune.

DAYOFGIVINGMARCH27th

March27thisyouropportunitytohelpraisefunds forourmissionofinclusion Whiletheoptionto roundupyourpurchaseanddonatewillbegoing onallmonth,JerseyMike'sissupportingMorgan's bydonating 100%oftheirsalesontheirDayof Giving Thanks,JerseyMike's,formakinga differenceinourcommunity,onesubatatime! SwingbyaSanAntoniolocationtoparticipate.

Giving Society Member - Alyson

“Morgan'sWonderlandwelcomedourfamilyintotheir EntertainmentDepartmentwhenourdaughter,Alyson, waslookingforopportunitiestoperform Shespreadthe messageofinclusionthroughShakespeareinthePark performances,soloandgroupperformanceswiththe InclusionFusionChoir,andwhileportrayingPrincess EsperanzaaspartoftheRoyalCourt.Theseprecious opportunitieshelpedAlysontogrowasanambassador andadvocate.Currently,Alysonisparticipatinginthe DisneyCollegePrograminOrlando,Florida,whereshe continuestospreadthemessageofinclusion.

AsAlyson'sparents,wearepassionateaboutsupporting Morgan'smissionofUltra-Accessible™inclusion.Weare membersofMorgan'sAdvocatesandtheGivingSociety JustlikeAlyson,itbringsmejoytospreadthemessageof inclusionasanAmbassadorforMorgan'sMulti-Assistance Center.OurMorgan’sAdvocatesareeliteadvocateswithin thecommunitywhowanttohelpusachieveour ultimategoal:improvethequalityoflifefor individualsofallagesandallabilitiesthrough initiativesthatproducefully-inclusive, Ultra-Accessible™experiences.”

-SamandRhondaMatson

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STRAPS Junior Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

Getinontheaction!TheSouthTexasRegionalAdaptiveandParaSportsprogram justwrappeduptheirthrilling6thannualjuniorwheelchairbasketballtournament onMarch2-3,2024.HostedaspartoftheJuniorWheelchairBasketballSouthwest ConferenceChampionship,sanctionedbytheNationalWheelchairBasketball Association,thiseventistheultimateshowdownbeforeNationalsinApril!With playersaged6-18battlingitoutacrosstwolocationsanddrawingover300 spectators,featuring11teams,24games,andofficiatedby5referees,theenergy waselectric!Can'twaittoseetheseincredibleathletesbringtheirA-gameto Nationals!

Spurs Inclusive Basketball Season

AtMorgan'sSpursInclusiveSportsLeague,ourmissionistooffer top-tiersportstrainingforallyouth,regardlessofability.Ledby expertcoachesfromMorgan'sSportsandSpursSportsAcademy, ourleagueprovidesaninclusivecommunitywhereeveryparticipant, withorwithoutdisabilities,canthrive.UndertheguidanceofMorgan’sSports CertifiedTherapeuticRecreationSpecialists,ourprogramistailoredtopromote holisticdevelopment,enhancingsocial,emotional,andphysicalskills.Joinusas weempoweryoungathletestoreachtheirfullpotentialandcreatelasting memoriesonthecourt!

Texas Regional Games

Morgan’sSportsandMorgan’sWonderlandarethrilledtoannounceourongoing partnershipwithTexasParaSportsforthe13thTexasRegionalGames,settotake placerighthereinWonderland,TexasfromApril25thto28th.Thisexcitingevent willfeatureninesportsandwelcomeover200athleteswithphysicaldisabilities andvisualimpairments.Hostingsuchadiversearrayofsportsandtalented athleteswillnotonlyshowcasethespiritofcompetitionbutalsoraiseawareness andpromoteeducationabouttheopportunitiesavailablethroughourSouthTexas RegionalAdaptiveandParaSports(STRAPS)programatMorgan’sSports We're proudtoplayapartinthisinclusiveinitiative,empoweringindividualsofall abilitiestoparticipateandexcelinsportsandrecreation.

University HealthAmbulatory Surgery Cent

GrandOpening–April2024!

InpartnershipwithUniversityHospital, SurgeryCenter(ASC)willofferout-pat forMACandcommunitymembers.

Allfiveoperatingroomsareequipped Imagingserviceswillalsobeavailable

Practice Without Pressure Upcoming Event

5210ThousandOaksDrive,SanAntonio,TX78233

Now Open!

SinceoursoftopeninginNovember,Morgan's Salonhasproudlyservedhundredsofguestsandvisitors. Weofferinnovativehairandnailservicesinawelcoming environmentforeveryone,includingindividualswithandwithout specialneedsanddisabilities.

HairCuts&Styling • SpecialEventStyling Manicures&Pedicures

Morgan‘sSalonpaysspecialattentiontodetail Weensureacomfortableand positiveexperienceforeveryone.Weuselow-to-no-fragranceproducts.Wecater toindividualswithsensorysensitivities.Headphonesareavailabletoprovide supportforthosewhobenefitfromreducedsensoryinput.

Growth for Our Program Team

AtMorgan’sCamp,eachseasonbringsexciting newfaces,newskills,andnewstories.Inadditio toourfull-timeteam,weenlistseasonalstaff whoplayapivotalroleinorchestratingactivitie andensuringasafe,enjoyableenvironmentfor ourcampers.Avitalpartofeachseasonalstaff member'sexperienceisanemphasison professionaldevelopmentandoverallgrowth. ThisiswhereourProgramTeamcomesin…

Whilecampisundeniablyaplaceforfun,itisalsoaplaceforstafftocultivate independence,fosterconfidence,honeleadershipskills,anddevelopsocial abilities,amongothervaluabletraits

Recognizingtheimportanceofstaffdevelopment,ourProgramTeamspentthe pastyearmeticulouslycraftingaprofessionaldevelopmentcurriculumtailoredfor ourseasonalProgramInstructors.This10-weekprogram,runningfromFebruaryto May,offersablendofclassroom-styleinstructionandhands-onapplication, coveringarangeoftopicsfromcamp-specificskillstobroaderskillslikepublic speaking,crisismanagement,andbudgetbuilding.

Morgans Hotel, Town Hall – Big Success!

Youspoke,andwelistened!AtMorgan's,weunderstandthateveryonedeserves theopportunitytotravelcomfortablyandwithoutbarriers That'swhywe'reexcited toannouncethecreationofagroundbreaking,Ultra-Accessible™,fully-inclusive hotel.ThisinnovativeprojectwillsurpassADAstandards,ensuringseamless accessibilityforindividualsofallabilitiesandages.Staytunedaswecontinueto prioritizeinclusivityandmaketraveldreamsarealityforeveryone!

IAAPA Hall of Fame Admittance!

January23rd,2024–GordonandMaggieHartman,thevisionarymindsbehindthe world-renownednonprofitMorgan’sWonderlandthemeparkandnumerousother initiativessupportingindividualswithspecialneedsanddisabilitieswereinducted intotheIAAPA(InternationalAssociationofAmusementParksandAttractions)Hall ofFameduringtheceremoniesinLasVegasonMarch3rd,2024.

IAAPA,foundedin1918,representsavibrantcommunityof globalattractionsprofessionalsandstandsasthe largestinternationaltradeassociationfor permanentattractions.

JoinusincelebratingtheHartmans’remarkable contributionstotheindustryandtheir unwaveringcommitmenttocreatinginclusive experiencesforall!