er passion began at the tender age of seven when LITA MEYER realized that kids with special needs were unable to participate in playground activities, due to the lack of handicapped accessible playground equipment. What started out as a question "why can't all kids play?" has become a mission and burning desire to purchase and install all-inclusive playground in her local community...and beyond.

LITA'S DREAM

e jumped into action, and immediately formed a board knowing we could not do this alone. Over the last seven years we have done multiple fundraisers including bake sales, bbq events, and a lot of hand shaking. This has been a labor of LOVE to say the least. We were met with obstacles along the way. Turns out the road to purchasing this equipment was tougher then we originally expected. But, it did not shake us. In January 2023, we partnered with Fun Abounds, a playground equipment company specializing in handicapped accessible products. And are proud to announce that we are on the cusp of breaking ground for our first installment of handicapped playground equipment  located in our very own Needville, Texas.

Lita is entering her senior year at Needville High  School. Lita is an A student, participates in athletics, and several other extra-curricular activities.  She is also very involved in her church activities and takes her role as big sister very serious.  She is loved by her family and community.

We are just getting started and that is where you come in!   Remember when I said we could not do this alone?  Just one  piece of this equipment costs upwards of $60,000.  Just think about this…when you take your kids to the playground and hear them giggle and see them smile as they swing on the swings, slide down the slides with little to no effort, and realize the magnitude of what an inclusive playground  would mean to children with limited abilities.   “What if everyone could play.”

 

LOOK AT WHAT WE ARE DOING!

Just think about this...when you take your kids to the playground and hear them giggle and see them smile as they swing on the swings, slide down the slides with little to no effort, and realize the magnitude of what an inclusive playground would mean to children with limited abilities.

TESTIMONIES

Lita is a very special kid because she has always looked out for the needs of others that might not be able to participate like all the rest of the kids.  I support this program because I have been an ex-teacher for 36 years and I know how much kids like to play.  The fund raising that Lita is doing is going to make a big difference in those kids lives. 

Carol Gerken

Friend and Supporter

Her passion began at the tender age of seven when LITA realized that kids with special needs were unable to participate in playground activities, due to the lack of handicapped accessible playground equipment. What started out as a question "why can't all kids play?" has become a mission and burning desire to purchase and install all-inclusive playground in her local community...and beyond.

Shay Meyer

Mother

Lita has been special since the day she was born, she is just that good, a great kid.  You don't even know she is there.  She gets these ideas, like Special Toys and she runs with it, she's just that special.  

Cris Meyer

Father

What an idea! It would take a child to think of the needs of all children. I wish to include all children. Lita is a brilliant, thoughtful, and involved young woman that has planted the seed to start Special Toys 4 Special Needs. Schools, city planning, (etc...) do not/cannot squeeze in the funds for inclusive playgrounds. This is where ST4SN comes in; raising money to build these special places so children of all needs, having a safe and fun place to call their own.
 

Lacy Sell

Friend and Supporter

I personally and my family support Special Toys 4 Special Needs, it’s almost like if someone does not step up and do something and try to help the children that don’t have the things that they need, who’s going to do it.  Lita and her family have stepped up in a big way and I totally support them.  I want to step forward to help make this project a success.

Tony Ruggeroli

Friend and Supporter

I am so excited about the Special Need park coming to Needville.  Probably long over due and I have so happy that Lita has taken the time to raise money for it.  She is a great young lady and has been working hard at this giving the kids an opportunity to be able to play along side kids that are typically to play along side the kids who are typically developing and walking.  Also access equipment that they would be able to play on.

Kirby Jan

Supporter

I am Lita’s aunt, I could not be prouder for Lita.  She has always looked out for others her entire life.  So thank you Lita for what you are doing and how you are impressing others.

Lee Meyen

Aunt and Supporter

I’ve been going to church with the Meyer family for close to 10 years.  Lita has always been an amazing young woman.  Her starting this and having the drive to do this with a minimal amount of direction.  Lita has done an amazing thing.  This will positively impact this community.

Rust Pitts

Friend and Supporter

Chris and Shay raised a wonderful young lady.  It’s amazing to watch this community come together to support such a great cause, Special Toys 4 Special Needs.  

Rob Gaston

Supporter

I have coached Lita as an athlete for six years.  I am very aware of what she is doing with Special Toys 4 Special Needs and I am not surprised by that.  She is driven when she is focused in on something and has the same drive with this project.  We are here to support her.

Cory Rigs

Supporter

We love Lita, she is a hard worker.  This is a dream of her for years and years.  We want to encourage people to support Lita and her project, Special Toys 4 Special Needs.

Trey and Sheri Sawyer

Supporters

We are talking about Lita, Special Toys 4 Special Needs.  They need all the help they can get.  This is a great and fabulous thing that Lita is doing.  Come be a part.   

Tod and Page Mund

Supporters

I’ve been knowing the Meyer family for years.  Lita is very special to me as I have seen her grow up.  I've seen her as such a wonderful young lady that has grown up in the Christian world. She has a heart bigger than the state of Texas.  What she is doing is incredible.

Jody Chmelik

Supporter

What a cool opportunity to support local youth who is doing something for others.  It is very refreshing.  That is going to be a very successful young lady.

Scott McElrath

Supporter

CONTACT US

What started out as a question “why can’t all kids play?” has become a mission and a burning desire to purchase and install all-inclusive playgrounds in her local community…and beyond.  



Special Toys 4 Special Needs
P.O. Box 1056
Needville, TX 77461
specialtoys4specialneeds@gmail.com
501(c)(3) Status