The Importance of Inclusive Playgrounds According to Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child, every child has a right to engage in play. It is vital in their development and … Read More
Autism: Why Playgrounds Matter How Can a Playground Make a Difference for a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Autism is complex. Some children are non-verbal while others have no problem speaking. Children with autism … Read More
Inclusive play year in review 2014 Inclusive play continues to be an important area of focus for Playworld Systems as we work to make play accessible for everyone. Here’s a look at some memorable inclusive play … Read More
Project Spotlight: Middletown Elementary School Students at Maryland’s Middletown Elementary School now have a new playground to call home during recess. The play space is inclusive, meaning it is accessible for all of Middletown’s students, … Read More
Removing the R-word from our vocabulary It is time we Spread the Word to End the Word™ and build awareness for society to stop and think about its use of the R-word (retard). Most people don’t … Read More
Inclusive play product focus: Cozy Cocoon Imagine you are at a loud and crowded party. You are being pressed and jostled as people dance around you or push past to grab a drink or food. All … Read More
In defense of the fence The Inclusive Play Design Guide (IPDG) recommends that when building an inclusive playground a perimeter boundary needs to be created around the entire play space with only one or two … Read More
Laying out your playground for children with autism When designing an inclusive playground the layout of the space is crucial, particularly when part of the goal is to ensure children with autism can also find enjoyment. Many children … Read More
April is Autism Awareness Month The Autism Society has celebrated National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s in order to create an increased understanding of autism, a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social … Read More