Matching articles for Playgrounds - Inclusive Play: 28
Feature Article - March 2020
Inclusive playgrounds have come a long, long way in the past couple of decades. Here, we take a look at how to provide inclusion on the playground and beyond.
Feature Article - November 2019
Multigenerational play—with elements for keeping families active together—is one of the driving forces in the most recent playground designs, but that's not all. Playground manufacturers continue to innovate on inclusion, nature-connected play and more.
Problem Solver - August 2019
While the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) establishes guidelines that aim to ensure access for all, it doesn't always go far enough. To truly encourage inclusive play, it's necessary to go beyond these basic requirements.
Facility Profile - March 2019
At this new playground in Hendersonville, Tenn., kids of all abilities can play side-by-side.
Feature Article - October 2017
Playground manufacturers are continually innovating and finding new ways to get people to move and play. Some of the latest equipment aims to grow play through all generations, encouraging people of all ages to play and grow together.
Problem Solver - August 2017
But children who don't have disabilities also benefit from inclusive play. When children of different backgrounds connect on the playground, they learn empathy, as well as social and emotional skills that will help them the rest of their lives.
Feature Article - July 2017
Inclusive play means going beyond simple accessibility to ensure kids of all abilities can play together, and many leaders in play design have turned their focus to ensure it's getting attention.
Facility Profile - May 2016
When one mother noticed a dearth of accessible playgrounds in her area, she decided to start raising funds. The result has been called the most accessible playground in the world.
Problem Solver - August 2015
Splashpads and their structures follow many universal design principles, and by nature include a lot of inclusive play choices. There is such a range of pieces from the ground level all the way up to high-energy pieces. For example, at the water tables there is so much learning opportunity for younger children, because they provide opportunities for many play and social development stages, including cooperative play, sharing and cognitive milestones. These are appropriate through the stages of young toddler development up through 5 to 7 years of age and beyond!
Feature Article - July 2015
These days, playgrounds can be far more than the simple post-and-platform structures we've gotten so used to. From natural play to themes that excite kids and playgrounds for all abilities, there's a huge world of play out there to enjoy.
