OUR MISSION
To empower all abilities and ages to play, exercise, learn, and socialize together while enriching our community.
what is universal design?
““Universal design is the process that enables and empowers a diverse population by improving
performance, health and wellness, and social participation””
what is INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND?
““A universally designed, sensory-rich environment that enables children to develop physically, socially,
and emotionally. An engaging place that provides the just-right level of challenge and offers opportunities to succeed. A place that goes beyond minimum accessibility to create play experiences that meet a variety of needs and interests. At an inclusive playground, children of all abilities can interact with each other and do what all kids want to do: play.” ”
what is the goal of an inclusive playground?
A truly Inclusive Playground is not just accessible, but it is an environment that facilitates parallel play. Parallel play is when children of all abilities are playing side-by-side, engaged in each other, and laying the groundwork for more complex social stages of play. The socialization that is fostered from a play environment carries over into the community between all abilities, all ages.