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1. Who is your audience?

2. What is your claim?

3. Research and include at least 10 interesting facts, statistics, quotes, or examples of accessible playground equipment for children with disabilities.

4. Begin drafting your letter, include persuasive language in your writing, and a strong conclusion.

5. Use p. 203 of the textbook to help you.

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Hi, my name is Ms. Jason. The audience of my letter is the school principal, Mrs. Peters. My claim: Hickey Elementary should have playground equipment that is inclusive for children with disabilities. Facts: Research states that all playgrounds should have ramps for children in wheelchairs.

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Making Playgrounds Accessible & Inclusive for All
(Last Updated On: May 3, 2021)
Do you remember spending afternoons swinging high into the sky, dreaming of life's possibilities? Or speeding down the slide to catch up with a friend? Many of us look back fondly to the days when life revolved around the playground. It's heartbreaking to think some kids don't know what it's like to swing, slide and climb at the park with friends. At Miracle® Recreation, we want to help bring playtime to all kids.

Playing at the playground is an essential part of childhood. It helps kids get the physical exercise they need to stay healthy, and it helps them develop critical cognitive, emotional and social skills. Every kid deserves the chance to learn, have fun and create joyful memories on the playground.

An accessible playground is not necessarily inclusive, and both elements are essential for a playground to benefit everyone. In this post, we'll explore the differences between accessibility and inclusivity, the advantages of both and how you can make a difference as a playground owner. There is nothing more rewarding than building a playground that welcomes kids of all abilities. Sometimes, just a few small changes can make a playground more inclusive, and you don't need a limitless budget to make it happen.

Read the full article or skip to a specific section:

What Is an Accessible Playground?

An accessible playground allows kids with or without disabilities to access and use a variety of playground equipment. It also invites parents, caregivers or older siblings with disabilities into the play area to supervise children or take part in the fun. In 2018, 14% of students attending public school received special education services. These included specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, autism, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbances, hearing impairment and orthopedic impairments.

The accessibility guidelines in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require most new playgrounds to comply with the standards they set forth. They also require existing playgrounds undergoing alterations to comply. A few ADA compliance standards include:

An accessible playground must have available, unobstructed routes to the playground and connecting play equipment.

The playground must include at least one of each type of ground-level play component on an accessible route.

At least 50% of the playground's elevated play components must be on an accessible route.

Ramps must have handrails on both sides.

Playgrounds must use specific safety surfacing that has met ADA criteria. Additionally, this surfacing should receive regular inspections and maintenance to ensure compliance.

All kids should be able to travel freely on smooth pathways and ramps, use grab bars with ease and be able to move from one piece of equipment to the next safely.

What Is an Inclusive Playground?

In addition to being accessible, your playground should be inclusive. An inclusive playground allows children of all abilities and developmental stages to play in the same space and creates a nurturing environment for all.

No one deserves to feel left out. An inclusive playground considers the needs of all kids and incorporates play equipment that addresses those needs and promotes growth and joy. For example, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or sensory processing disorder sometimes need to regroup in a quiet, cozy space. To build an inclusive playground, you might incorporate a comfortable, quiet area for kids with ASD to escape the commotion without feeling isolated. Experts estimate one in 59 children has ASD. An inclusive playground sends kids with ASD and other disorders the message that they shouldn't have to play alone.

Why Make Your Playground Accessible and Inclusive?

Children with disabilities benefit from free, unstructured play just as other children do, and they have a right to equal opportunities. An inclusive playground removes barriers between kids, despite any differences, and gives them the chance to play and grow together as they should. The benefits of an inclusive and accessible playground seem endless, but here are a few to consider.
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Help kids gain understanding: When all kids get to play together, they gain a better understanding of the world and learn to appreciate and accept differences and similarities. They get to learn new perspectives and develop empathy, which they can carry with them through life.

Create a stimulating play environment: An accessible playground offers a wide variety of exciting inclusive play activities all kids can enjoy. From exploring a range of sensory-stimulating activities to using equipment that challenges their physical abilities without causing fatigue or stress, kids won't get bored on a correctly designed inclusive playground.

Help kids build self-esteem: A positive, enriching playground helps kids develop a sense of identity, and boosts their confidence and self-esteem as they learn new skills and make friends.

Help families spend time together: Adults with disabilities can spend time with their kids or grandchildren in an accessible and inclusive playground.

Build a better future: Inclusive and accessible playgrounds teach kids to value equality and fairness, which has long-lasting positive effects on the community and helps create an inclusive society where everyone enjoys equal opportunities.

Overall, an inclusive and accessible playground makes everyone happier, healthier and more connected to one another.

How to Make a Playground Accessible and Inclusive

Making a playground accessible and inclusive does not have to be complicated or unaffordable. There are plenty of resources available to provide guidance and funding assistance. Also, many playground structures already have inclusivity and accessibility in mind. Nevertheless, it's understandable if you feel overwhelmed by all the options and regulations. Rest assured, you don't need an enormous budget or space to make your playground fun for everyone. Let us help you start the process.

1. Evaluate Your Playground

The first step to design an accessible playground is to evaluate your playground and ask yourself the following questions:

Can kids and adults who use wheelchairs or mobility devices easily access the playground and equipment?

Are there deterrents such as slopes or narrow paths making accessibility difficult?

Can kids of all abilities use playground equipment such as slides, swings and climbers?

Can all kids play side by side?

Are paths level and smooth, so kids in wheelchairs can easily move about?

Is there enough shade to protect kids and their caregivers from the sun?

Are there rest areas for parents and guardians?

Are there activities that engage the senses in an interesting mix of shapes, textures and sounds?

How many elevated inclusive play activities do you have?

Do you have ramps, berms or other ways to make it more accessible?

Can all playground users enter the playground using the same route, so no one feels excluded?

To make sure your playground is ADA-compliant, consult the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design published by the Department of Justice. Need more tips for playground planning? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Playground.

2. Determine Needs

Your top priority is to make your playground safe, fun and challenging for everyone, all in the same play space. That means considering the unique needs of all kids. For example, you might take the following into account.

Adding sensory activities: Children with ASD often feel over- or understimulated, and either need a quiet place to escape to or the option to engage in activities that stimulate their senses. Make sure to include a mix of both calmer areas and sensory-rich activities that may involve music, lights or spinning motions.

Boosting accessibility: Think about how children will access play equipment. You might need to add ramps or transfer systems so all children can enjoy slides, bridges and other pieces. Consider activities that will engage all children physically and help them build strength and coordination. Also, consider how much effort a child will have to put into reaching equipment. It should never be exhausting to play!

Creating social space: Make sure to include inclusive play activities and equipment all children can use at the same time, so they get the chance to interact and socialize.

The entire playground should offer many opportunities for kids to develop cognitive, physical, social and sensory skills. Consider where your playground needs the most improvement and set realistic goals. Step by step, you can design an accessible and inclusive playground all the kids in your community will enjoy.

Accessible and Inclusive Equipment to Include in Your Playground

You can easily make any playground more accessible and inclusive. It may be a matter of adding a few new pieces of equipment to make a playground for everyone. We'll show you inclusive and ADA-compliant playground equipment to demonstrate it's all within your reach.

1. Ramps

Ramps allow all children to reach elevated play components and enjoy the view up high. They should also provide a space to turn around in a wheelchair. Handrails on both sides of ramps allow kids to effortlessly pull themselves along. Ramps are perfect for kids who are unable or do not want to use transfer systems.

2. Inclusive Slides

Slides add a lot of fun to a playground and promote the development of social skills and coordination. All children should be able to enjoy the freeing feeling of riding a slide at the playground. An accessible and inclusive slide makes it easy for children of all abilities to reach the top of the slide. For example, our Avalanche Inclusive Slide, suitable for ages 5 to 12, offers a lower transfer point so kids can access the slide from ground level and pull themselves up by gripping the side rail. Once they reach the top, they can zoom down the spacious slide alongside siblings or friends.

3. Ground-Level Play Activities

Ground-level activities allow children to enter and exit equipment or structures at the ground level. When equipment is in the same play area, children get to interact and play regardless of developmental or ability levels. For example, our Ten Spin accommodates up to 10 kids at once, allowing them all to whirl and play together. You can easily add this freestanding piece of equipment to any playground to make it more inclusive.

4. Sensory Activities

Sensory activities not only help meet the needs of children with ASD, but they are also enjoyable for all kids and often easy to add to any playground. You might install a piece of musical equipment like our Concerto Chimes, so kids can explore different sounds and jam out to their unique tune.Our Clover Leaf Sandbox offers multiple access points at the perfect height, so kids can enjoy tactile play together, while still feeling comfortable in their personal space. To add excitement to your playground for everyone, consider our colorful Sensory Maze, which makes rainbows on the sidewalk as the sun shines through. Explore our sensory stimulation guide to learn more.

5. Inclusive Swings

There's nothing more freeing than gliding through the air on a swing, and you can make it possible for all your playground users. Swinging helps autistic children process sensory information with soothing, repetitive motions. For all children, swinging helps improve motor skills and coordination. For example, our Accelerator Swing is a group swing ideal for stimulating the vestibular sense and making friends. Our ADA-compliant Inclusive Swing Seat offers extra support and security for a snug ride into the sky that kids can enjoy side by side. We even have an accessible zip line that uses the Inclusive Swing Seat, allowing everyone to fly from one area of the playground to the other.

6. Wheelchair-Accessible Equipment

Some children can't transfer out of their wheelchairs, but they still want to play alongside their friends. Movement experiences are essential for them to develop coordination and balance. Choose a piece of equipment that a person in a wheelchair can easily roll onto, such as our Inclusive Whirl which is a wheelchair-accessible merry-go-round. Also, consider our Alta Glide Flex - an accessible glider.

As you can see, there are many simple ways to make a new or existing playground accessible and inclusive, as well as plenty of fun!

Grants for Accessible and Inclusive Playground Equipment

If you're concerned about budget, know there is plenty of financial assistance available to help you make your dream a reality. Many organizations support inclusive and accessible playgrounds and are happy to help and contribute some of their resources. For example, KaBOOM! is a nonprofit organization that offers several grant opportunities and resources to help build safe playgrounds. Feel free to explore our Playground Grant Resource Guide to learn more ways you can fund your inclusive and accessible playground.

View Inclusive Playground Equipment From Miracle Recreation

At Miracle Recreation, we offer high-quality, durable, safe and innovative playground equipment for kids of all abilities to enjoy. We take pride in finding solutions and making sure all kids get equal opportunities to grow and reach their potential. We design and build our equipment to meet or exceed safety standards while providing unique, thrilling and unforgettable play experiences for all. If you can't find what you're looking for, our custom design team is happy to create inclusive playground equipment straight from your imagination.

Need help with the next step? Our representatives are well-versed in ADA requirements and inclusive play design and are excited to assist you. View our inclusive and accessible playground equipment, and contact us today!

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Children with special needs are about twice as likely as other children to be overweight or obese often due to the related greater likelihood of being sedentary. Some conditions, such as cerebral palsy, increase the difficulty in eating thus leading to underweight but others, such as Down syndrome, may contribute to overeating and overweight or obesity. However, the general trend of obesity in children with disabilities is much greater than underweight.

Nearly 20% of all children and adolescents have a chronic condition or disability (National Center on Physical Activity and Disability), and the levels of participation in recreational or school sport, and physical activity programs are much lower than their non-disabled counterparts. It is therefore critical that all children with disabilities engage in healthy eating and regular, adequate physical activity. These children, as much or more, than other students must learn what about the steps to leading a healthy lifestyle, often within the context of the abilities and limitations of their respective conditions.

Unfortunately, children and youth with special needs are often overlooked or systematically excluded when school physical activities are planned and implemented. Usually, this is not due to intentional efforts to exclude or ignore. This exclusion, which significantly limits the experiences of these children, is more likely due to the lack of understanding of the abilities of the student(s) or/and fear of potential injury related to the limitations of various conditions suffered by students with disabilities.

Benefits of Physical Activity

The benefits of physical activity participation for students with special needs are the same as for other students. They include:

Improved physical fitness

Reduction of disease risk

Skill development

Socialization

Social-emotional well-being

Greater confidence

Decreased body fat

Greater attention

In addition, specific benefits to students with special needs may include:

Controlling the progress of chronic disease

Managing functional decline

Mediating the psychological and social impact of disability

Increasing independence

Facilitating life skill competencies

Improving overall inclusion in family/community life

Enhancing socialization

Barriers to Participation

The range and diversity of special needs requires a detailed review of student Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) in planning each activity

Concern about risk and liability for injury to self or others (even though rates for injury in sports is similar for both disabled and non-disabled individuals)

The interests and perceived incompetence of the child

Lack of staff expertise

School waiver procedures

Lack of physician support

Lack of social support

Cost

Safety concerns

Need for special equipment or facilities

Special Needs Categories

Game On supports kids by creating healthier school environments. The following classification consolidates the 12 federally recognized categories of disabling conditions (IDEA Sec. 300.8) into five general categories based on consideration of the impact special needs may have on physical activity participation in Game On activities for both students with special needs and their peers. It is important to remember that each individual is unique and plans should be made based on specifically identified disabilities for each individual.

Medical: Includes asthma, diabetes, cancer, heart disease or other chronic illness

Possible Physical Activity Limitations: Students who have these conditions vary greatly in their physical fitness and general physical skills and in specific situations. They may tire easily; have low strength and endurance. Continuous vigorous activity is often not recommended. They may also have special dietary needs and take medications that must be monitored carefully.

Inclusion Tips: Medical disabilities do not preclude doing most skills but may limit the duration and intensity (time, distance or repetitions) of participation. These students may need frequent rests and they may wear heart rate monitors to measure the level of exercise intensity they experience. Their medications may require adjustments when they are to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activities. School attendance may be irregular in severe cases due to acute symptoms or medical treatment. However, including them in physical activity may help to improve attendance. It is important to keep these students connected to their peers so they are as involved as possible. Social networking can be very helpful in allowing communication between and among classmates and the student(s) who are unable to attend school fulltime.

Sensory - Communication: Blindness, deafness, speech problems, autism, traumatic brain injuries, ADHD

Possible Physical Activity Limitations: Students with sensory and communication-related disabilities run on a continuum from no physical mobility limitations to some coordination difficulties, physical mannerisms, or limited flexibility. The primary restriction for communication disabilities is limitations in the ability to gather information or provide feedback. Students cannot participate if they do not know what is expected and it may take longer to understand directions. Medication may affect energy levels or appetite.

Inclusion Tips: It may be helpful to identify supports for communicating through auditory and tactile means for blind students and to use cue cards and sign language for deaf students. Strategies such as repetition, demonstrations, and physical assistance may be needed to increase the ability to participate. These students may need additional time and limited directions at a time. Providing step-by-step opportunity to practice all the parts of a movement task will allow students with communication disabilities to learn what is required to be successful.

Social-psychological: Autism, self-management issues, low self-esteem, phobias

Possible Physical Activity Limitations: Students with these disabilities may have difficulties related to interactions with other students, fear certain activities or lack confidence in new situations. They may be unwilling or unable to try physical activities. They may compensate for what they believe is the inability to perform by acting out or not following rules or directions.

Inclusion Tips: Prepare the student by having one-on-one communication between the teacher and student about what is to occur. Offer the opportunity to pre-practice without the pressure of others watching, or understand that the larger group may help these students feel comfortable when participating in a group activity. Identify areas of strength and competence as starting places for greater integration into the group, and realize that possible leadership opportunities may help these students. These students may be particularly responsive to peer-helpers.

Mobility - balance - coordination: Cerebral palsy, paraplegia, spina bifida, dwarfism, use of wheelchairs and walkers

Possible Physical Activity Limitations: Mobility challenged students cannot move freely and safely in some physical activity situations. Their safety, as well as the safety of others, may be at risk. The safe use of walkers, crutches, and wheelchairs in crowded spaces and while others are moving requires creative planning. Accommodations are needed to allow more time and greater space for students using special equipment. Many of these students will have mobility goals in their IEP, such as unassisted transfer from chair to a walker, that lead to more independent activity.

Inclusion Tips: These students can often share their ways of adapting when they understand what is going to occur. Using activities that can be done with all participants seated may be helpful. These students can be more a part of activities if they have a peer-helper where the peer-helper can assist the disabled students with exercises to increase mobility.

Cognitive: Intellectual disability, Down syndrome, learning disabilities

Possible Physical Activity Limitations: These students have cognitive limitations and information processing problems that reduce their ability to follow directions or carry out activities that require complex decision-making. They may have short attention span and difficulty grasping the intent of activities or the multiple aspects of a game. Some cognitive learning disabilities that may have an impact on classroom activities will limit full physical activity participation.

Inclusion Tips: Providing careful directions and simplifying steps involved in activities can help students with cognitive limitations understand what is to be done in a particular activity. Limit requirements to 1-3 practiced in sequential order (for example, play kickball or whiffle ball with one base instead of three). Opportunities to practice the movements before engaging in large group play will prepare students to play a team role. Having a peer helper can also be a helpful strategy for supporting the participation of students with cognitive disabilities, as they can provide cues to help them make the necessary moves safely.
Check out the Five-Step Plan for promoting physical activity for students with special needs, and learn ways to adjust physical activities to include students with special needs.

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Including All Children: Health for Kids With Disabilities - Action for Healthy Kids

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Children with special needs are about twice as likely as other children to be overweight or obese often due to the related greater likelihood of being sedentary. Some conditions, such as cerebral palsy, increase the difficulty in eating thus leading to underweight but others, such as Down syndrome, may contribute to overeating and overweight or obesity.

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Dear mrs peters can you please add inclcusive things to hickey elementary school playground for people with disabilities things like ramps and Serrano swings

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My name is Blake Sutton. I feel kids with disabilities should have accessible playground equipment. Research shows that an accessible playground must have available unobstructed routes to the playground and connecting play equipment. And the playground must include at least one of each type of ground level play component on an accessible route. It should also have phones tv toys. I feel great no… super awesome no…ultra awesome. I feel ultra awesome about my book.

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Why we should have more stuff for kids with disabilities.

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Dear principal peters,

We think we should have more things on our playground for kids with disabilities, because what if a kid with a disability comes here? Or maybe someone has a disability in our school already!

We have only have some things that a kids with disabilities can use, especially the slid, and we should have some things for kids with disabilities because we want them to.play to because it will not be fair for us to play in they don't,

So mrs. peters are willing to make the playground more accessible for kids with disabilities, by the way with more things they can play with, so all students should get to play at the playground.

Sincerely,

Miley

In mrs. jason’s class

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Dear mrs peters my audience is my principal mrs peters and I feel like that You should add things for kids with disabilities and my facts that I learned was that the more things for kids with disabilities and my claim is that kids with disability need something to play at school

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Dear Mrs. Peters,

I think everyone in our school should use the playground, especially kids with disabilities!

When kids with disabilities try to use the playground, it is very challenging for them. I feel it would be safer if we added more playground equipment.

Also it wouldn’t be fair if all kids didn’t get to play on the the playground, so we could add at least a ramp please.

So mrs. Peters please give it a chance I mean there might be a kid with a disability in here already, it would be messed up if they didn’t get to play, and that’s the reason we have a playground to play.

By Anari m. collier

In mrs jason’s class.

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2. Claim: children in school with disabilities need help and support from our principal while on the playground.

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Dear mis.Peter I think we should have inclusive playground for kids with disabilities because what if we have a kid with disabilities

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Dear mrs peters my name is Duan I feel like you should add inclusive things to hickey elementary school for people that have disabilities the fact that I learned was kids with disabilities can not do things that other kids can do my claim is that kids with disabilities want to do things that other kids want to do kids with disabilities need kids need some thing to do at recess

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Dear mrs peters we should have more things for people who have disabilities because what if someone comes to our school or someone is in our school it will not be fair for us to play in the kid that have disabilities what play

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Hi l’m TiAsia the Audience to my letter is the principal mrs. peters my claim is kids with disabilities should have a inclusive playgrounds facts one time there was a woman with a child with a disabilities she made her child a playground one more fact people with need inclusive playgrounds what I think disabilities kids need a inclusive playgrounds

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Dear principal peters,

I think we should have an inclusive playground for kids with disabilities. I feel it would not be fair because we get to play an they kids with disabilities do not. We might have a kid with disabilities and the only thing they can use is the swings and they can’t go up the playground so that’s why we should have ramps on the playground.

And is mis peters that’s why we should have inclusive playground and that maybe means that we can have more students and people will like our school more and we want them to play just like we play

So mis peters are you willing to make our playground inclusive for kids with disabilities because if we don’t then they won’t get to play with us and it won’t be fair

Sincerely,

Anyla

In mis jason fourth grade class

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Dear mrs Peter if a kid with a disability come to our school we can get them the things that they

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1 fact is that all kids are created equal with the same desire and need to experience playtime

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1.Mrs.peters

2. I think we need more options for kids that have disabilities on the playground.

3.do you want to be the queen of your castle a pirate captaining your own ship or an explorer heading west a trip to your local playground could be the perfect background for your next adventure new playground are popping up everywhere and are becoming more imaginative

4. All abilities inclusive playground create an atmosphere where everyone can interact with everyone others explore imagine and play together

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Dear ms peters I think we should have something’ for people who have disabilities for them to play on the playground like slides in more games for the children because some people don’t get to play in some kids do its not fair for us because what if a kid come to our school in they don’t play

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Young children with disabilities have the right to participate in extracurricular activities on the playground. When they can't participate, they miss out on important health and social benefits.

Including children of all abilities means creating an environment where they have equal access. That is why schools often use an Individualized Education Program (IEP), a written plan detailing how a child's needs will be met in the classroom and on the playground. Developed by school staff and parents, the plan helps educators, administrators, and families set learning goals for a child and designate the services that the school district will provide.

When planning a playground, designers should consider various types of disabilities such as medical, sensory, cognitive, social, and mobility related disabilities. These considerations should play into all decisions related to the playground's design so that it can be an inclusive play area for children of all ages and abilities. The play equipment, the placement of equipment, and the surfacing are just a few design features that can make a playground more inclusive.
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Familiar and inviting environments can encourage social play among children of all abilities. Accessibility and safety should be the top priorities. According to the ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas (2000), "Designers should consider the optimal layout of ground-level play components to foster interaction and socialization among all children."

A playground's design can encourage (or hinder) socialization. Children with autism spectrum disorders, for example, rarely interact with other children in "free play" situations, and they typically have difficulty with imaginative play. A "circuit-style" layout (where playground equipment is arranged in a circle with a central open area) encourages them to navigate the playground and stay active. This encourages more imaginative play and physical challenge by creating a structural boundary surrounded by an open area for free play.

A 2013 report called A Systematic Review of the Best Practices for Playground Inclusion (Mejeur, Megan; Schmitt, Graceann; and Wolcott, Hannah) describes the physical and social barriers children with disabilities face on the playground. Physical barriers might include uneven surfaces, narrow entryways, and equipment that can't be used without help from an adult. These physical barriers make social engagement between children with disabilities and those without rather difficult (hence the social barriers). Children with disabilities might have different scheduled play times, which further isolates them and excludes them from social play with the rest of the children.

All of these barriers-both social and physical-should be eliminated for play to be truly inclusive.

From modified equipment to inclusive activities, your playground can also incorporate games and play structures that make inclusive play easier. These might include:
Playground Activities for Children with Disabilities

Modified swings: Several companies create adaptive swings for children with special needs. Swinging helps the brain make sense of speed and direction, which is beneficial for kids with visual perception issues.

Bright colors: To help kids with impaired vision, bright colors can help identify equipment from a distance. Bright-colored cones or tape can mark boundaries. Visual cues can also be important for kids with autism.

Modified sandboxes: An elevated sandbox gives kids who can't play on the ground a chance to dig. This gives children using wheelchairs the same creative and tactile play experience other children enjoy.

Outdoor hide-and-seek: This classic is a great way to get kids playing together. Plus, it integrates counting, visual perception, and turn-taking into the game.

Not all surfacings are made alike. Playgrounds that include loose fill surfaces, such engineered wood fiber (EWF), do not facilitate inclusive play. Children and adults using wheelchairs cannot easily pass through these substances. For optimal inclusivity, it is recommended to use a unitary, flat surface such as No Fault's Poured-in-Place Safety Surfacing or Bonded Rubber Mulch. No Fault Sporturf also makes a great option for an inclusive play area.
Surfacing and Inclusivity
Incorporating these surfaces not only provides a safer environment for children better protecting them from falls and accidents that may occur, but also makes it easier for children with mobile disabilities to access the play areas.

For more inclusive activities, see the Let's Play Together! Guide published by National Council of Social Service and Singapore Disability Sports Council.

No Fault can help with wheelchair accessible, all-inclusive playground surfacing, and playground design. Contact us today. We are happy to assist you!

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Inclusive Activities for Children with Disabilities | No Fault

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Engage disabled children with inclusive playground activities. No Fault explores ways to create an accessible and enjoyable play environment for all.

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Dear. Ms’ peters we should have inclusive playgrounds for kids with disabilities

1.kid with disabilities should have things that they can play with and on

2. Kids with Disabilities should have stuff like swings for kids in a wheelchair

3.kids in a wheelchairs should have slides that hold on to the wheelchair

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1 Dear principal peters I think we should make our playgrounds more accessible for kids with disabilities because it would not be fair for kids who have disabilities because they need help getting through school and to up and down the stairs so they can get to the classroom so principal peters can we help the people with disabilities to get around places please.

2 People who have disabilities want to go back to walking or running and try to make a job so they can make money to help them when they get older in the future and try to find a wife to have kids.

3 People on the streets don’t have money or jobs and a house so we need to help them get a good life together with their family and make a good life for their kids.🥰🤗🥲

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“do you remember spending afternoons swinging high into the sky. dreaming of life’s possibilities or speeding Down the slide it helps kids get the physical exercise they need to stay healthy.” - Miracle-Recreation children with disabilities benefit from free unstructured play just as other children do. And they have a right to equal opportunities An inclusive playground removes barriers between kids despite .I think it’s sad because kids in wheelchairs can’t run on a playground

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