Sutcliff Play located in the UK has amazing inclusive playground equipment. Not all of them would pass safety standards in the US, but they are pretty great. Here is a selection of their equipment.
Author: MARA KAPLAN (page 2)
Inclusive play equipment: We-Saw
Landscape Structures‘ We-saw™ is a new take on traditional seesaws. Its unique design and gentle rocking motion invites kids and families of all ages and abilities to participate in the fun. The We-saw is wheelchair accessible. Like all see-saws, the We-saw…
Inclusive play equipment: Oodle Swing
Multi-child swings are often the most fun thing on the playground. This swing from Landscape Structures can take 4-6 children at a time. A child could easily lay down on it if they do not have the body strength to…
Inclusive play equipment: Unity Dome
Playworld Systems’ Unity takes the decades-old geodesic dome and makes it meaningful and relevant to 21st century children. It’s a dome comprised of circles that lead to all types of play adventures. The unique design challenges children of all ages and…
Inclusive play equipment: OmniSpin
The OmniSpin is a new take on a merry-go-round. The high-backed OmniSpin® Spinner offers children of all abilities valuable vestibular sensory stimulation and encourages cooperative play. It is designed to support a child when transferring from a wheelchair to the spinner. To ensure safety it…
Inclusive play equipment: Cozy Cocoon
The ability to self-regulate is a cornerstone of early childhood development and visible in all areas of behavior. Playgrounds are often a good place to practice the skill of self-regulation. What does the child do who gets overwhelmed with all…
Inclusive play equipment: ZipKrooz Assisted
It has been awhile since we highlighted inclusive playground equipment. So for the next few weeks, we show videos, pictures and descriptions of some of the neatest pieces equipment available. We are going to start with a zip line from…
ADA Approved and Other Accessible Product Myths for your Park
Choosing Products to Improve Access at Your Parks & Facilities National Center on Accessibility National Center on Accessibility, Indiana University-Bloomington Choosing products for use in a park or recreation facility can sometimes be challenging and overwhelming with the overload…
A Response to NPR: Accessible Playgrounds
I hope all of you heard or read NPR articles on accessible playgrounds. Let Kids Play was pleased to have provided background information to the reporter working on the story. It is great that NPR has brought attention to the…
Water Play Is Fun For All – The Play and Playground News Center
It’s almost summer! It took a long time to get here this year, but it is finally here. For me, summer has always meant swimming, sprinklers, and sunbathing. I love water. A water exercise class has been the only exercise…