In April 2010, Landscape Structures became a corporate partner of Autism Speaks. While it has long been recognized that children on the autism spectrum often have difficulty playing and socializing, little attention has been devoted to addressing this issue on the playground. Landscape Structures believes that this must change.

The company is proud to support the important work of Autism Speaks and to play a role in raising awareness of autism spectrum disorders. Landscape Structures believes playgrounds should be places of joy and friendship for all children, and sensory play experiences should be key elements in any inclusive playground. Through this collaboration, Landscape Structures aims to be the voice of children on the autism spectrum wherever playgrounds are discussed or designed.

Landscape Structures will participate in 11 Walk Now for Autism Speaks  events nationwide throughout 2010, see a list here. To learn more, visit the Autism Speaks website or ask your playground representative M.E. O'Brien and Sons, Inc.

Seen below is a picture of the Hartford, Connecticut Autism Walk Event that M.E. O'Brien & Sons attended on June 6, 2010.  It was a great day and there were tons of kids playing with the Landscape Structures Sensory Wall on display.