Who
could forget running around the playground when you were a child?
From the monkey bars to the slide and seeing who could swing the
highest. We can all remember what it was like. All the energy we
burned and the friends we made. Playing helps teach children how to
interact with one another, create friendships and navigate
relationships, however, children whose disabilities keep them from
using playgrounds and those opportunities can be lost.
There
are new federal requirements (Americans with Disabilities Act) which
are changing playground access. Public playgrounds are required to
incorporate material and designs that offer children with
disabilities the same play opportunities as the average children.
With
the help of parents, communities and local government, new
playgrounds are being redesigned so that every child can have the
opportunity to make a friend.
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