Civic Responsibility: Universal Playgrounds for Disabled Children

As a father of a child with special needs, he is currently being used in a wheelchair, I would like to know more about the universally available playground in Colorado Springs, Colorado. But I discovered that Colorado Springs has a single playground available for general / obstacles. Even the playground uses wood chips as a cover for the floor, so it is very difficult to use in a wheelchair, so you can not actually access it. The only reason for its existence is totally private funds. I decided to do some research on this subject.

A playground designed to maximize the accessibility of disabled children and non-disabled children. Initially, the basic principle of the universal playground including the importance of the game and the value of integration is given. Next, I will explain the current guidelines for playground design such as safety, accessibility, developmental problems, social / emotional development, intellectual development, sensory development, sensory motor development, physical development, age and so on. Improving the fitness of the playing field can be used for the development of places, parking lots and curbs, sidewalks and surface treatments. Next, we will examine the layout of the playground in detail, such as placement standards of playthings, traffic patterns, practical aesthetics, maintenance, and possible equipment. This table lists 36 instrument items and their purpose, benefits, explanations, and possible changes. (D B)

A playground based on the principle of seven comprehensive playground designs provides the opportunity to participate in the development of beneficial experiences for disabled children. Children playing in an inclusive environment are also healthy, have high self-esteem, and are preparing better for learning. It is not always easy for children to interact with each other, especially if the peers are different, you do not need to make major changes to the game to become more inclusive. Perhaps all children with the ability will play together