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Building communities through play & recreation™<br />
Beyond the Minimums:<br />
Disability Park<br />
Awareness<br />
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“Who is being Excluded”?<br />
This is the question to consider when<br />
creating inclusive outdoor recreation<br />
experiences for everyone to participate<br />
and enjoy. The process must start<br />
early in the planning, designing, and<br />
programming of these unique spaces.<br />
Choose inclusion over exclusion!<br />
− Bill Botten, Retired U.S. Access Board,<br />
Inclusion Specialist, PlayCore Consultant<br />
The purpose of this resource is to raise awareness and provide education about some considerations to promote inclusive environments. It is not considered an all-encompassing resource.<br />
Please refer to manufacturer specifications and safety warnings, which are supplied with equipment, and continue to provide normal safety inspections. The authors and program sponsor of<br />
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