NEOS 360 by Playworld Systems combines the speed and fun of electronic games with the explosive movement of aerobic exercise and is one of the most inclusive playground activities I have witnessed. Research shows playing NEOS delivers a workout comparable…
Tag: Equipment
Inclusive play equipment: Bouncing Play Structures
Elephant Play is a playground manufacturer in Canada that makes very different types of equipment. Today we will look at their jumping and bouncing opportunities and tomorrow will look at their other types of equipment. After fences, the number one…
Inclusive play equipment: Elephant Play
Yesterday, we looked at Elephant Play’s bouncing equipment, today we will look at the rest of their offerings.
Inclusive Play Equipment: Inclusive Play Inc.
Here are more interesting pieces of playground equipment from a company in Scotland, Inclusive Play
Inclusive play equipment: Triumph Climber
Designing an inclusive playground can be a significant challenge. A great playground is one that offers children of all abilities the chance to test their motor skills. Accessible playgrounds tend to only offer children who are working on the simplest…
Inclusive play equipment: Freenotes Instruments
We have highlighted these instruments in the past, but they are so wonderful we wanted to include them again in this equipment series.
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…