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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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Moving Community Forward on Inclusivity
Posted: Apr 4
Thanks to the work of inclusive-play advocates and greater use of inclusive design practices, playgrounds are evolving to better meet the needs of the greater disabled community. In 2024, we are evolving to the social model of disability, which emphasizes that individuals do not require “fixing”—they are not the problem. Instead, it’s the built environment that needs to be adapted and changed.
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Landscape Structures Inc. Elevates the Play Experience with Volo™
Posted: Feb 8
Landscape Structures has introduced its latest product innovation, Volo®, a dynamic addition to the Smart Play® collection. Volo is not just a playground structure, it’s designed to promote inclusive play, imaginative exploration and limitless adventure for children ages 5 to 12.
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General Recreation Honored as 2023 Rep Organization of the Year
Posted: Dec 13
Landscape Structures is thrilled to announce General Recreation, Inc. of Newtown Square, Pa., as the 2023 Rep Organization of the Year. This distinction is a testament to their unwavering commitment our core values and mission, which positively impacts communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
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North Charleston Unveils Inclusive Playground, a Haven for All Abilities
Posted: Nov 11
What stuck out to North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey was the uniqueness of the space. “Park Circle's unique," Summey said. "We wanted to have something that everyone could do." And now, North Charleston has a playground for people of all ages and abilities. “The ball field is all-inclusive," Summey said. "It's where kids in wheelchairs can play ball. It's designed to do that. The playground is all-inclusive as well. It's designed where children with needs children without needs, and adults even can play with their children."
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Paralympian Visits Playground in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Posted: Nov 30
The joy we find as kids on the playground is something former Team USA Paralympian Jill Moore says she missed out on as a kid. <p> "I didn't go to playgrounds growing up," Moore shared. "They were never going to be the spaces that showed some of the best things about me."
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