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🤝 Fully inclusive play spaces are vital to help children with disabilities enjoy a fulfilling play experience. We strive to achieve this with accessible, challenging equipment - but we understand that on its own, that’s not enough. That’s why when designing inclusive spaces, we always take into account: 🚗 Adjacent vital facilities such as toilet access and parking 👩🦽 Landscape accessibility (gates, path access, sloping landscapes) 🌳 Shade/shelter, and rest spaces (naturally occurring or specially built) 🧑🦯 Textural and colour diversity/contrast, clear zoning if required, and loose fill surfaces 🛝 Room for manoeuvre, both between and inside units 🙌 And many more besides! These considerations may not be the most eye-catching (leave that to the play equipment) - but to a child or parent with a disability, they make even more of a difference 😎 💚 Check our some of our most popular inclusive products here: https://lnkd.in/eGPAY4gw #inclusive #inclusionmatters #inclusiveplay #playforall #equalplay #accessibility #fun

Did you know an accessible playground is not necessarily inclusive? An accessible playground is able to be reached or entered by people who have a disability. An inclusive playground aims to provide equal access for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those having physical or mental disabilities or belonging to other minority groups. While many playgrounds include one or several pieces of adapted equipment, this does not make them inclusive play spaces. If you’re looking to design an inclusive playground, consider working with an expert who knows what it takes to make a playground work for children of all abilities, allowing them to make the most of the playground! Learn more about inclusive and accessible playgrounds: https://loom.ly/imoL3ow #MiracleOfPlay #Playground #ParksAndRecreation #Children #PrimarySchool

Become ADA Compliant with Diversified Spaces Did you know two-thirds of U.S. schools have physical barriers for students with disabilities? 👨🦽 Learn how you can create a more inclusive science lab by incorporating ADA-compliant furniture. 💡 Read the Blog 📑 here https://lnkd.in/g_iVTNfY #ADACompliant #Accessibility #InclusionMatters #SchoolFurniture #DiversifiedSpaces

Today is World Braille Day! Let's celebrate the incredible impact of Braille in making information accessible to all! Did you know that AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) Signage plays a crucial role in creating inclusive environments? • AODA Signage incorporates Braille, tactile elements, and high contrast colors to ensure that individuals with visual impairments can navigate public spaces independently and safely. It's all about providing equal access to information! • AODA Signage makes this possible, fostering inclusivity and empowering individuals to participate fully in society. • From offices and hospitals to schools and public transportation, AODA Signage is a vital tool in creating an accessible world for everyone. Let's continue to raise awareness about the importance of AODA Signage and advocate for its implementation in all public spaces. Together, we can build a more inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Happy World Braille Day! #WorldBrailleDay #AODASignage #AccessibilityMatters #InclusionForAll #FASTSIGNSDidIt #FASTSIGNS658

Commercial playgrounds are spaces of joy, exploration, and development for children of all abilities. However, to ensure that every child can safely and equally enjoy them, they must be designed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA sets forth regulations to prevent discrimination based on disability and ensure accessibility in public spaces, including playgrounds. This article delves into the importance of ADA compliance in commercial playground layouts, essential guidelines and considerations, and best practices for creating inclusive play environments. Read this full blog at - https://lnkd.in/gfFA2R-B #playtime #friendship #childdevelopment #learnthroughplay #earlylearning #playmatters #openendedplay #woodentoys #toysforkids #toyideas #openendedtoys #kidstoys #preschoolfun #ideasforkids #momlife #mumlife

Commercial playgrounds are spaces of joy, exploration, and development for children of all abilities. However, to ensure that every child can safely and equally enjoy them, they must be designed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA sets forth regulations to prevent discrimination based on disability and ensure accessibility in public spaces, including playgrounds. This article delves into the importance of ADA compliance in commercial playground layouts, essential guidelines and considerations, and best practices for creating inclusive play environments. Read this full blog at - https://lnkd.in/g4bzXFtS #playtime #friendship #childdevelopment #learnthroughplay #earlylearning #playmatters #openendedplay #woodentoys #toysforkids #toyideas #openendedtoys #kidstoys #preschoolfun #ideasforkids #momlife #mumlife

When the world is more accessible... we all win! ✨ Today we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD) with a heartfelt reminder of the importance of accessibility in our lives. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about access and inclusion for the 1 billion people with disabilities worldwide. Our image is a collage of moments where accessibility shines, from joyful playtimes and inclusive fitness to independent living and learning. These moments highlight the beauty and strength of an accessible world. Why do we celebrate GAAD? It started in 2012 by Joe Devon and Jennison Asuncion to get people talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion. It's a call to action for all of us to recognize the value of making the world more accessible for everyone. Because when we create a world that’s inclusive, everyone benefits. Let’s continue to advocate for accessibility, not just today, but every day. #Accessibility ID: A collage featuring various moments of accessibility: a child in an accessible swing, a person using a Braille book, a person in a wheelchair cooking, a child smiling with colorful hands, a person with a prosthetic leg practicing yoga, and a group of friends with diverse abilities interacting. In the center, text reads, "When the world is more accessible... we all win!" Below. #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll #TwoBlindBrothers

Suitable public parking spaces should be reserved for persons with disabilities. Any organisation or person who fails to do so is liable on conviction to a fine. Photo Description: The poster is predominantly green, has a JONAPWD logo by the bottom right, and has writings in white which reads "Suitable public parking spaces should be reserved for persons with disabilities. Any organisation or person who fails to do so is liable on conviction to a fine" #JONAPWD #DisabilityActJourney #Awareness #PersonsWithDisabilities

Could you spot the hidden hurdles in an inclusive environment for children with disabilities? 🧐 Let's go beyond the obvious and delve deeper...⬇️ Cultivating an inclusive environment for these children is not solely about accessibility. It demands the incorporation of empathy, understanding, and respect🤝 into our surroundings. It's redesigning classrooms to accommodate varied learning styles 🏫, and reimagining playgrounds where all kids can revel in playtime 🎠. But, let's pause and ask 🤔: Are we recognising the less obvious hurdles? The sensory overload from a vividly painted room 🎨, the distracting noise of a bustling hallway 🗣️, or the intense loneliness in a jam-packed playground. Absolute inclusivity recognises these subtleties, creating spaces that foster growth and joy for children with disabilities 🎈. This isn't a matter of adhering to standards or ticking off compliance boxes. It's about overturning our preconceptions, probing deep questions, and pledging to an ongoing journey of improvement🔄. It's about acknowledging every child's distinctive experience and shaping environments that mirror their diverse and vibrant personas 🌈. So, are we prepared to delve deeper and breathe life into inclusive spaces? 💭 Let's spark a dialog 🗨️. Please share your insights or personal experiences about shaping inclusive spaces for children with disabilities. Collectively, we can create a progressively inclusive world, one space at a time. #InclusiveEnvironment #HiddenHurdles #EmpathyAndUnderstanding #AccessibilityMatters #DiverseLearning #InclusivePlaygrounds #BeyondCompliance #FosteringGrowth #InclusiveWorld #SensoryConsiderations #CreatingSpaces #DiversePersonas #CommunityDialogue

The Americans with Disabilities Act, also known as ADA, was signed into Federal law on July 26th, 1990. These regulations dictate the minimum accessibility accommodations that must be provided in public, commercial, state, and local government buildings. ADA ensures that members of our communities with disabilities are given safe and equitable access to the businesses and services that we all use and work in every day. These photos represent just a handful of the projects where VA&P has been asked to provide consultation or designs for accessibility improvements to existing buildings: business offices, museums, churches, schools, salons, fire stations, restaurants, medical offices, playgrounds, and even private homes. Think for a moment, for those who require use of a wheelchair, or are vision impaired, or have limited use of their hands, what might be their biggest obstacles in trying to navigate these spaces? Can you ID the primary access issues? #DisabilityIndependenceDay #ADA #BarrierFree #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityMatters Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eYHFpGvW