Inclusive Playground comes to Sherwood Park
New inclusive playground comes to Sherwood Park. We were thrilled to finish completing the a new sensory inclusive playground at the Robin Hood Association Boys and Girls
When working to design a playground, some of the first concerns that come to mind are accessibility and inclusivity. These terms are easily confused, however there are important nuances to consider and an accessible playground is not necessarily inclusive. Read on to learn more about the distinctions and find out how PlayQuest can help design a Playground for your specific needs!
Accessible design emphasizes the physical use of a design and ensures that a playground is free of barriers that would exclude anyone with a recognizable physical or cognitive disability. Designs must be CDA compliant and offer play elements that can be enjoyed by children of all abilities.
Consideration should be given to caregivers who may be differently abled as well. Beyond making a playground accessible for those with physical disabilities, including events that can be enjoyed by individuals with sight or hearing loss (such as play panels featuring braille or sign language) is key. The play panels create a link between children of any ability and offer an added educational benefit.
PlayQuest offers a wide selection of play events and structure components that combine to create exciting, accessible playgrounds.
A spinning social space designed for users of all shapes, sizes and abilities. Multiple seating positions allow everyone to play in the same space - outward facing seats provide a high level of independence while inward facing seats with high backs allow for younger users to stay securely in place.
With enough room for two wheelchairs and two full benches, the Cruiser™ allows up to 12 children of all abilities to play together. Handles at both ends allow adults or other children to assist with motion and enjoy the experience.
Kids love to swing and with Volito, the whole group can swing together. The large disc-like seat is perfect for children of all abilities to interact and develop improved balance and posture.
Inclusive design, while ensuring playgrounds are functionally accessible and CDA compliant, addresses factors beyond the physical in creating a play space that is welcoming and usable by all.
Inclusivity considers sensory, cultural, social, and emotional factors, among others, and encourages play and engagement in many different ways. Where accessibility addresses usability for individuals with recognizable disabilities, inclusivity takes it another step further and designs with the invisible, but significant, challenges in mind.
Playground designs that recognize diversity ensure that individuals or particular demographics who may be important parts of your community feel welcome and included. Introducing a variety of equipment to accommodate different styles of play can help to create an inclusive playground. For example, elements that emphasize sensory engagement, proprioceptive stimulation, or quiet individual play all address children’s unique needs. FUN and INCLUSIVE playground equipment available through PlayQuest:
Within a playspace sometimes a child, caregiver or parent needs a comfortable place to step away and still be part of the playspace. A fort-like environment with games, a spinning seat, a rubber kick pad and a variety of activities that can be calming and allow the expression of stimming behaviours, this is a place where everyone is welcome to be themselves.
Musical experiences aren’t just play; they accelerate child development intellectually, socially and emotionally as well as enhance overall motor skills, language and literacy. It helps the body and the mind work together to create a synergy that transcends the playground.
Rockers will foster a comforting environment where imaginations soar and kids will develop balance, coordination, core strength and proprioceptive senses.
New inclusive playground comes to Sherwood Park. We were thrilled to finish completing the a new sensory inclusive playground at the Robin Hood Association Boys and Girls
