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7 Principles
of Inclusive Playground Design®
Program developed in partnership with:
©2010, ©2016 PlayCore/Utah State University
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The Center for Persons with Disabilities is Utah’s federally designated University Center for
Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). Over their 45-year history, the CPD has
grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer
in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with
disabilities, families, and the professionals who serve them.
Acknowledgment:
Thank you to the many inclusion champions, whose expertise and insight have guided
and supported this resource. Our deepest respect and gratitude to Jean Schappet, whose
passion and advisement helped shape the inclusive playground movement for
7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design®
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Table of Contents Executive Overview............
Executive Overview Inclusion Matters Communities
Respecting the Needs of the Whole Child Research
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Understanding Diversity, Inclusion, & Social Equi
Appreciating Diverse User Needs & Preferences Who
Adult Disability Diagnosis Ages 21-64 20 45 22
History and Evolution of Inclusive Play The hi
Legislative Impact
Inclusive Play Evolution 1887 The first record
1995 Boundless Playgrounds is formed, the first n
Inclusive Play Matters Opportunities for active,
Our Inclusion Heritage and Purpose Apparent excl
National Partnership for Inclusion Grounded in Re
A Unique Philosophy: Planning Inclusion for the W
Respecting the Whole Child Meaningful play is cr
Supporting Research: Inclusive Play is Critical f
PHYSICAL Gross Motor, Fine Motor SOCIAL-EMOTI
Physical Domain The domain of physical developmen
Sensory Domain The sensory domain includes the se
Cognitive Domain Cognitive development refers to
Evidence Based Design Best Practices Understandi
INCLUSIVE PLAY ESSENTIAL Ramp Access Access
7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design Best
Innovating the Whole Environment: 7 Principles of
1 be Fair The pla
Inclusion Benefit Equitable play environments pro
2 be Included The
Inclusion Benefit Flexible play environments cele
3 be Smart The des
Inclusion Benefit An intuitive play environment a
4 be Independent T
C. Offer Sensory Rich Experiences Encourage disco
5 be Safe The play
Inclusion Benefit Safer play settings provide an
6 be Active
Inclusion Benefit An efficient play environment d
7 be Comfortable
Inclusion Benefit A play environment that provide
7 Principles in Action: Edith Bowen Laboratory S
Principle Guidelines Integrated Throughout the Wh
Engaging Whole Communities Communities that rall
Inclusive Play Programming Thoughtful attention s
Case Study: ON M S T E D R A L A IT N
"When you go out to a park like Hugh MacRae today
Case Study: ON
"Children learn most through play, and when they
Case Study: Douglas Road Elementary School Lambe
"Our goal is to challenge the world at all levels
Case Study: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Edm
"To be able to integrate play with therapy is a h
Expanding Community Inclusion Across Recreation S
Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks Adding places for adu
Getting Started: Advocating for Inclusion in Your
3 Plan, Design, and Use 7 Principles of Inclusiv
Resources & References Barnett, L. (1990). Develo
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Playground Programming to Foster Friendships Thro
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Fostering Friendships Through Inclusive Play Pla
Inclusive Communities with Character Schools an
Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusion
Character Matters be Respectful All children wa
Creating a caring community through Character Edu
Disability Awareness 101 Familiarizing children
Talking Disability It is critical for adults and
Inclusive Playground Activities that Promote Char
Introduction Children move and play at different
Monkey See, Monkey Do Grades PreK - 1st Disabilit
Introduction What we see, hear, touch, taste, and
I’m Home! Grades PreK - 1st Disability Awareness:
Introduction Everyone learns and develops differe
"I can do the same things all my friends can do,
Introduction Children may have reservations about
Story Starter Grades 2nd - 3rd Disability Awarene
Introduction We all learn through our senses, but
Playmate Puzzle Grades 2nd - 3rd Disability Aware
Introduction Sometimes children want to run, jump
"We laugh and run around together. Jake is one of
Introduction Through play, children can realize t
Treasure Hunt Grades 4th - 5th Disability Awarene
Introduction All children play differently on the
Seek and Hide Grades 4th - 5th Disability Awarene
Introduction Children can demonstrate what they k
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