Playground dispels barriers

By KATHLEEN FLYNN, Times Staff
Published February 3, 2008

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Stefani Busansky, who has a daughter with cerebral palsy, spearheaded a drive to raise money for Tampa's first universally accessible playground. On Saturday she joined Mayor Pam Iorio at its opening.Barrier-free play equipment is available for people of all abilities at MacFarlane Park. Dori Jones, whose daughter Emma has a rare genetic condition, was impressed. "It is safe and you don't have to worry about any of them hurting themselves."