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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