The City of Palo Alto welcomes people of all abilities to enjoy our programs, classes, and events. If you or someone you know needs accommodation support to participate, please complete and submit the form below. Staff will review your information and be in touch soon to discuss your accommodation needs. Hard copy forms can also be provided, as well as an in-person meeting with staff, as needed. For assistance, please contact Desiree Pablico, Therapeutic Recreation and Accessibility Coordinator, at (650) 463-3500 or email csdaccommodations@cityofpaloalto.org. 

Accommodation Request Form

The City of Palo Alto is excited to partner with The Magical Bridge Foundation, a nonprofit inclusive organization catering to individuals of all-abilities! Magical Bridge Foundation is providing magical programs and services that are open to all. Please visit the link below to learn more about the current programs and events.

Magical Bridge Programs

Magical Bridge Playground located at Mitchell Park is an all-inclusive park that caters to individuals of all ages and all abilities. It is free and open to the public from sunrise to sunset! For more information, please visit the link below. 

Magical Bridge Playground in Palo Alto

What is the Magical Series?

The Magical Series was developed by the Children’s Theatre in partnership with the Magical Bridge Foundation. Magical Series offerings are mindful of developmental rather than chronological age groups, adjusted sensory environments, and smaller classes.

Main Stage Performances in the 2024-2025 Season

Main Stage Magical Series Performances have gentler sound and light cues, plus limited audience sizes to give our sensory-sensitive friends a bit of extra space. For more information visit Main Stage Production.

Playhouse Series Performance

With very simple sets and costumes, and lots of opportunities to get up and wiggle, this story-teller style theatre is a great choice for most audience members. If your family would benefit from early seating, please check in at the Box Office to request to enter the theatre early.

For more information about the full season of 2024-2025 Playhouse Series performances, visit Playhouse Productions

UPCOMING MAGICAL SERIES CLASSES AND CAMP

Spectrum Friendly DANCE CLASS 

We welcome all of our friends of different abilities to this class, with a parent or 1:1 caregiver or aide. 

Spectrum Friendly Story Acting 

Books are used to teach children to create characters with their bodies and voices, encouraging creativity. 5:1 participant to instructor ratio. For children needing 1:1 support, a parent, caretaker, or aide is required to join the classroom.

Super Family Sunday is a free event where the Palo Alto Junior Musuem & Zoo is open exclusively to families with children who have disabilities. Children with all abilities are welcome, as well as parents, siblings and grandparents. Come and meet zoo animals up-close and enjoy an event catered to families with children with disabilities! 

In order to maintain a non-crowded environment, spots are limited, and reservations are required. Reservations fill up quickly, please click the button below for additional information. For questions or to request special accommodations, please call (650) 329-2111 or visit their website accessibility page.

Super Family Sunday Information

 Events 

One Sunday a Month 

Event time: Sundays, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 

Super Family Sunday Article

The Art Center offers a variety of accessibility resources for visitors and program participants listed below.

Palo Alto Art Center ACCESS

We want to hear from the community about what your interests and needs are for individuals with disabilities in our community and how to build a more inclusive environment for all.

Inclusion & Accessibility Feedback Form

Additional resources can be found below on the Human Services Page. 

Child Development, Special Needs, Financial Resources