Episode 27 - Beyond the Swing

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Help Teach

Mihai Covaser

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Episode 27 - Beyond the Swing

Help Teach

28 minutes

11 months ago

Episode 27 - Beyond the Swing

In this episode, we dissect the nuts and bolts of inclusive playgrounds, from funding to construction, and discuss the importance of both free play and universal design for young people of all abilities.

Join Mihai and Melissa as they explain how crucial inclusive (not "accessible"!) playground equipment can be for young learners. They offer recommendations for teachers on how to help advocate for, fund, and construct these structures so that as many students as possible can have the experience of free play, irrespective of their abilities. Please visit the links below for more information on accessible play and the Rick Hansen Foundation's Accessibility Certification program:

Playworld: Commercial Playground Equipment Manufacturer
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) program
RHFAC Professional Training
BC Government Capital Programs
BC Playground Grant Listings by Habitat Systems
Playground Grants and Funding in Canada