Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Ft. Collins, CO Inspirational Playground Video

This inspirational video shows an integrated playground built in Fort Collins, Colorado. It is designed so that all children can play together regardless of their disabilities. Where most playgrounds have sand or pellets as a base, this playground has a rubberized base to accommodate wheelchair users. This playground provides tactile kinds of play for kids who might have visual impairments and all signs in the playground are also written in Braille. The slides are made of metal instead of plastic for kids who have cochlear implants, as the plastic slides produce static which interferes with their implants. The playground is designed with swinging and swirling equipment to accommodate the needs of autistic children.

Besides incorporating equipment which accommodates many different kinds of disabilities, the playground provides programming such as the Giant Friends Club which is based upon an integrative play group with the goal of having kids building friendships. The playground's motto is that play is the language of all kids and this playground provides an opportunity for kids with and without disabilities to assemble together and have fun and play with each other.

To find out more about the Inspiration Playground visit this link:

http://www.fcgov.com/aro/inspirationplayground.php

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