Community Services for Sight and Northeast Sight Services partner for inclusive Halloween event
CONYNGHAM — Costumes, candy, colorful pumpkins, and plenty of laughter filled Whispering Willows Park on Saturday as children and families gathered for a Halloween celebration where fun and friendship took center stage.
Hosted by Community Services for Sight in partnership with Northeast Sight Services, the event offered children who are blind or visually impaired an opportunity to enjoy traditional Halloween festivities in a safe, welcoming environment.
For 17-year-old Harrison Kolc of Wilkes-Barre, who arrived dressed as Dr. Doofenshmirtz from the animated television series “Phineas and Ferb,” the celebration represented something more meaningful than collecting candy.
“Events like this are kind of like an opportunity for people with visual impairment or impairment in general to do things that people without impairments can do,” Kolc said.
He explained that activities organized by Community Services for Sight provide opportunities for young people to socialize, develop independence, and build relationships with others who share similar experiences.
Kolc, who will turn 18 in December, s...