Our Vision...
No Obstacles.
Limitless Accessibility
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A Universal Design principal is the creation and composition of an environment that can be accessed and understood to the greatest extent by all, and as independently as possible. This principle is highlighted from the Center for Excellence in Universal Design.
Click on the image above to see a video highlighting our vision for Everyone's Playground!
PLAYGROUND PLANS
This all-inclusive playground will be accessible to all!
Everyone’s Playground will be open year round, and will be accessible to the general public after school hours, in the evenings, on weekends and holidays, and all throughout the summer in addition to allowing for accessible play for students and staff during school hours.
It's exact location(s) will be the center and front playgrounds at Kitty Hawk Elementary School.
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Key Features of the Everyone’s Playground Design
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Poured in place rubber surfacing: flat, uniform material throughout
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All playground equipment (not just a select few) - accessible, low grade & wide ramps, multiple accessible entry points.
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An important value and understanding, is that accessible and independent play by the individual is key!
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Accessible swings intermixed with conventional swings - not isolated at the end of the swingset or separated
Integrated Solutions
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Solid surfacing throughout all playground areas (center (1) and 3-5 (2&3) areas)
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Ensures complete accessibility for anyone with mobility challenges
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Is more durable over time and requires less year to year maintenance
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Better equipment and layout
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Wide variety of playground equipment accessible to individuals of variable physical and cognitive abilities
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Equipment designed to cater to those with sensory challenges such as children or adults with autism
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Creative layout thoughtfully designed to encourage children and adults to play together even if their physical or cognitive abilities differ
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Pictured below are the blueprints developed for the playground. We will be working with Cunningham Recreation for the design and build of Everyone's Playground.


