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The Importance of Inclusive Playgrounds
Posted: Mar 20
As playground design evolves, it must continue to meet the needs of children of all abilities, ensuring play is accessible and engaging for everyone. A well-designed playground stimulates all seven senses: tactile, visual, auditory, vestibular (balance), proprioception (body awareness), motor planning and social/imaginative. Inclusive playgrounds incorporate varied play experiences and sensory stimulation while ensuring accessibility for all.
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Safe & Sound
Posted: Jan 9
For parents and caregivers, it’s a natural sentiment to want to “bubble wrap” the kids before unleashing them on the playground. And in fact, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that each year in the U.S., more than 200,000 children go to hospital emergency departments with injuries associated with playground equipment, with nearly 80% of these injuries being caused by falls. But most parents also understand that risk is important for a child’s growth.
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Play for All: Breaking Barriers to Create Inclusive Childhoods
Posted: Jan 15
From inclusive design to equitable opportunities, inclusive play spaces empower every child to explore and connect through play. It’s exciting to finally see play be given the reverence and importance it deserves.
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Aquatix® by Landscape Structures Wins Lammy Award
Posted: Jan 1
Aquatix® by Landscape Structures wins "Most Persuasive" 2024 Lammy Award from Landscape Architecture Magazine. A juror noted, "I like the boldness of color, the person in the space--it evokes an emotion, I wanted to be in it."
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Next-Level Playground Design
Posted: Jun 1
Playground design is continually evolving, not only to align with changes in the way kids play, but also to ensure that kids of all ages and abilities can reap play's many benefits. The latest developments in playground features and equipment support play and sensory experiences for all kids--with a special emphasis on meeting the unique needs of kids with disabilities.
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Forbes: How Building More Inclusive Playgrounds Means More Playtime For Every Child
Posted: Jul 3
“There’s plenty of us [disabled people] and we want to engage with the community, but if we’re not invited, we’re not going to,” Moore said. “I think communities tend to have a lot of people who want to do the right thing, but they don’t know what they don’t know.
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What's in Demand in Today's Playgrounds?
Posted: Apr 25
There is perhaps no better refuge for kids from social media and screen time than their local playground. And with today’s bigger, more colorful and more engaging playground equipment, kids are enjoying richer play experiences than ever.
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How to Build Inclusive Communities
Posted: Mar 28
In a world where diversity is often acknowledged but not always celebrated, we are taking a step forward to highlight the importance of inclusivity in building strong, vibrant communities. This series aims to explore the various facets of diversity — be it racial, cultural, gender-based, or within the differently-abled community — and understand how embracing these differences strengthens our social fabric.
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Media Resources
Upcoming Events
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May
25-31Canada’s National AccessAbility Week (NAAW)
CanadaDuring this week, accessibility and inclusion are promoted across communities and workplaces, and it is a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities. -
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National Get Outdoors Day
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11-13The United Conference - National Conference on School Leadership
Seattle, WAJoin us at the Annual United Conference
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