Chloe's diagnosis of Angelman Syndrome brought a life devoid of communication, and individualized complexities. Everyday activities that most families take for granted, such as grocery shopping or visiting the park, felt out of reach. Alexa and her mother sought family-friendly activities, but time after time, landed upon environments that deemed Chloe's disabilities “too severe” for participation. Other parents of children with disabilities shared similar frustrations about their families' social lives and the inability to engage in community events due to inadequate accommodations. While there is an abundance of sports teams, dance classes, and after-school programs for neurotypical children, options for those with special needs are nearly nonexistent. Many programs have unfortunately turned these children away, but since the founding of The Exceptional Day of Play in 2017, individuals like Chloe now have a space to truly be themselves.  For almost a decade, these events have brought together a community, and fostered a sense of belonging for both parents and their children.