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<br /> 7 Principles<br /> of Inclusive Playground Design®<br /> Program developed in partnership with:<br /> ©2010, ©2016 PlayCore/Utah State University<br /> All rights reserved.<br /> The Center for Persons with Disabilities is Utah’s federally designated University Center for<br /> Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). Over their 45-year history, the CPD has<br /> grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer<br /> in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with<br /> disabilities, families, and the professionals who serve them.<br /> Acknowledgment:<br /> Thank you to the many inclusion champions, whose expertise and insight have guided<br /> and supported this resource. Our deepest respect and gratitude to Jean Schappet, whose<br /> passion and advisement helped shape the inclusive playground movement for<a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 1" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=1"> 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design®</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 2" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=2"> Program developed in partnership with: ©201</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 3" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=3"> Table of Contents Executive Overview............</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 4" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=4"> Executive Overview Inclusion Matters Communities</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 5" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=5"> Respecting the Needs of the Whole Child Research </a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 6" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=6"> 4</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 7" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=7"> Understanding Diversity, Inclusion, & Social Equi</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 8" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=8"> Appreciating Diverse User Needs & Preferences Who</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 9" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=9"> Adult Disability Diagnosis Ages 21-64 20 45 22 </a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 10" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=10"> History and Evolution of Inclusive Play The hi</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 11" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=11"> Legislative Impact </a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 12" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=12"> Inclusive Play Evolution 1887 The first record</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 13" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=13"> 1995 Boundless Playgrounds is formed, the first n</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 14" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=14"> Inclusive Play Matters Opportunities for active,</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 15" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=15"> Our Inclusion Heritage and Purpose Apparent excl</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 16" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=16"> National Partnership for Inclusion Grounded in Re</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 17" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=17"> A Unique Philosophy: Planning Inclusion for the W</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 18" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=18"> Respecting the Whole Child Meaningful play is cr</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 19" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=19"> Supporting Research: Inclusive Play is Critical f</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 20" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=20"> PHYSICAL Gross Motor, Fine Motor SOCIAL-EMOTI</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 21" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=21"> Physical Domain The domain of physical developmen</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 22" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=22"> Sensory Domain The sensory domain includes the se</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 23" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=23"> Cognitive Domain Cognitive development refers to </a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 24" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=24"> Evidence Based Design Best Practices Understandi</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 25" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=25"> INCLUSIVE PLAY ESSENTIAL Ramp Access Access</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 26" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=26"> 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design Best</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 27" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=27"> Innovating the Whole Environment: 7 Principles of</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 28" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=28"> 1 be Fair The pla</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 29" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=29"> Inclusion Benefit Equitable play environments pro</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 30" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=30"> 2 be Included The </a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 31" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=31"> Inclusion Benefit Flexible play environments cele</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 32" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=32"> 3 be Smart The des</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 33" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=33"> Inclusion Benefit An intuitive play environment a</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 34" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=34"> 4 be Independent T</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 35" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=35"> C. Offer Sensory Rich Experiences Encourage disco</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 36" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=36"> 5 be Safe The play</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 37" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=37"> Inclusion Benefit Safer play settings provide an </a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 38" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=38"> 6 be Active </a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 39" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=39"> Inclusion Benefit An efficient play environment d</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 40" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=40"> 7 be Comfortable </a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 41" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=41"> Inclusion Benefit A play environment that provide</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 42" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=42"> 7 Principles in Action: Edith Bowen Laboratory S</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 43" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=43"> Principle Guidelines Integrated Throughout the Wh</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 44" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=44"> Engaging Whole Communities Communities that rall</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 45" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=45"> Inclusive Play Programming Thoughtful attention s</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 46" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=46"> Case Study: ON M S T E D R A L A IT N </a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 47" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=47"> "When you go out to a park like Hugh MacRae today</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 48" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=48"> Case Study: ON </a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 49" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=49"> "Children learn most through play, and when they </a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 50" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=50"> Case Study: Douglas Road Elementary School Lambe</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 51" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=51"> "Our goal is to challenge the world at all levels</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 52" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=52"> Case Study: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Edm</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 53" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=53"> "To be able to integrate play with therapy is a h</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 54" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=54"> Expanding Community Inclusion Across Recreation S</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 55" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=55"> Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks Adding places for adu</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 56" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=56"> Getting Started: Advocating for Inclusion in Your</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 57" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=57"> 3 Plan, Design, and Use 7 Principles of Inclusiv</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 58" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=58"> Resources & References Barnett, L. (1990). Develo</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 59" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=59"> 57</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 60" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=60"> 58</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 61" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=61"> Playground Programming to Foster Friendships Thro</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 62" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=62"> Developed in partnership with the National Lekote</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 63" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=63"> Fostering Friendships Through Inclusive Play Pla</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 64" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=64"> Inclusive Communities with Character Schools an</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 65" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=65"> Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusion </a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 66" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=66"> Character Matters be Respectful All children wa</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 67" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=67"> Creating a caring community through Character Edu</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 68" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=68"> Disability Awareness 101 Familiarizing children</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 69" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=69"> Talking Disability It is critical for adults and </a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 70" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=70"> Inclusive Playground Activities that Promote Char</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 71" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=71"> Introduction Children move and play at different </a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 72" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=72"> Monkey See, Monkey Do Grades PreK - 1st Disabilit</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 73" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=73"> Introduction What we see, hear, touch, taste, and</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 74" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=74"> I’m Home! Grades PreK - 1st Disability Awareness:</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 75" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=75"> Introduction Everyone learns and develops differe</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 76" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=76"> "I can do the same things all my friends can do, </a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 77" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=77"> Introduction Children may have reservations about</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 78" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=78"> Story Starter Grades 2nd - 3rd Disability Awarene</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 79" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=79"> Introduction We all learn through our senses, but</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 80" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=80"> Playmate Puzzle Grades 2nd - 3rd Disability Aware</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 81" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=81"> Introduction Sometimes children want to run, jump</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 82" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=82"> "We laugh and run around together. Jake is one of</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 83" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=83"> Introduction Through play, children can realize t</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 84" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=84"> Treasure Hunt Grades 4th - 5th Disability Awarene</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 85" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=85"> Introduction All children play differently on the</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 86" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=86"> Seek and Hide Grades 4th - 5th Disability Awarene</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 87" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=87"> Introduction Children can demonstrate what they k</a> <a title="Me2-2PlayTogether-2020 page 88" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/9854a42b?page=88"> For more information about inclusive play: 877-7</a>