It has been precisely one week since the momentous decision that overturned Roe v. Wade was handed down by the Supreme Court of the United States. We do not know how many of the more than 63 million infants who have been aborted since Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973 would have been born with special needs.
Any parent who has made the decision to devote their life to caring for a child with special needs rather than having a “good” child will tell you that the thing that makes these children so extraordinary is the way in which they transform and complete their families as well as the world in which they live.
This is the case with Morgan Hartman, who persuaded her father Gordon to sell his successful real estate development companies so that he could construct a world of recreation for his daughter where she would feel welcome and have a secure place to play. Morgan inspired her father to do this.
They are the focus of the story that will be published on Really Feel-Good Friday this week.
Give her a description of a spark, a catalyst, or an inspiration. Morgan Hartman is unaware of the fact that her mother and father, Gordon and Maggie Hartman, have been inspired to do issues that have by no means been finished earlier than for individuals with particular wants and their households by the best way in which she manages to smile regardless of the bodily and cognitive particular wants she has. Morgan was impressed by the establishment of a one-of-a-kind amusement park as well as various initiatives that benefit the inclusive group.
In 2006, Gordon witnessed Morgan wanting to play with other vacationing children at a hotel pool, but the children were wary of Morgan and did not want to work together with her. This was the moment that marked the turning point in the situation. Right then and there, Gordon and Maggie made the decision to work toward the establishment of opportunities and locations in which people with and without disabilities can socialize and gain a deeper understanding of one another for the purpose of having fun. As a consequence of this, Morgan’s Wonderland was established in an abandoned quarry in the Northeastern part of San Antonio. It is fitting that the butterfly serves as the emblem for this one-of-a-kind amusement park, given that flitting from one accomplishment to another has become increasingly routine.
In 2010, Morgan’s Wonderland became the first amusement park in the world to be specifically designed with children who have special needs in mind. The amusement park is completely accessible by wheelchairs, and it features rides, playgrounds, and over twenty-five attractions that are designed to elicit joy and enjoyment, as well as to provide an atmosphere in which these children can strengthen their relationships with their families and make new friends.
Morgan’s Inspiration Island is a water park that will be constructed with particular needs and mobility support in mind. It was opened in 2017 by Gordon Hartman by means of his Gordon Hartman Household Foundation.
Hartman’s daughter, who is now 28 years old, continues to serve as a source of inspiration for him as he works to expand on his vision of making the world a happier place for people who have special needs. Hartman detailed his plans to open Morgan’s Wonderland Camp in an interview with the San Antonio Journal in 2019. The camp will be extremely accessible and may include a challenge course, cabins, and other features designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities as well as individuals who do not have such impairments. A sports facility known as Morgan’s Wonderland Sports, which would cater to the needs of children and adults with special requirements, was also in the works. In addition, Hartman desired to extend his assistance for people with special needs beyond the realm of entertainment and into the practical realm. Hartman intends to construct a Multi-Help Center (MAC), which will be a location that families with children who have special needs can go to in order to receive assistance and services that will streamline the process of applying for medical and other benefits.
The Foundation goes even further by providing financial assistance to programs and initiatives as well as working in collaboration with local non-profit organizations in the greater San Antonio area that provide direct services to individuals who have special needs. Through monetary grants, event sponsorships, resource donations, and general support, the Foundation has been of assistance to over 600 charitable organizations.
The following is what Hartman had to say to those people who still believe that it is necessary to abort babies with special needs in order to spare them, as well as their parents, the burden, pain, and difficulty that comes along with having a child with special needs:
What I am able to share with you is as follows: I’ve heard many people say that having special needs is a negative thing, but in my experience, it’s been nothing but a positive thing for those who have them. Because of the challenges that she faces in life, my daughter and I are much closer than we ever could have been otherwise. Morgan is a person who has taught in a very positive way not only my spouse and I, but also other people about the significance of life. Not only has he done this for our family, but also for other people.
And because Morgan was the spark that inspired Gordon Hartman to create a world where she belonged, other children with special needs and their families now have a place to belong and are welcome because of Morgan.