The first electric traffic light was developed in 1912 by Lester Wire, a policeman in Salt Lake City, Utah, who also used red-green lights. On 5 August 1914, the American Traffic Signal Company installed a traffic signal system on the corner of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio.
Blaze Baseball. Blaze Baseball is an intentionally inclusive baseball team for Children with Special Needs. Because of the unique nature and structure of Blaze, all children are able to participate in some capacity. The team plays with a tee-ball and everyone who is comfortable hitting pitched balls is encouraged to.
Courage League sports is inspired by Founder Melissa Clarke-Wharff's son Jack who is featured in this video. Jack suffered multiple strokes when he was 8, he has fought back to what we call a new normal. We started Courage League for Jack and many others just like him who want to play recreational sports at their ability levels. Courage League is a non profit adaptive sports and recreation facility serving the greater Des Moines area. Courage League is specifically designed for children and adults not able to go full speed due to disability, illness or emotional challenges. Our programs provide an opportunity to play in sports leagues, participate in group classes or play around during open gym nights at everyone's own skill level.