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 Accessible playground planned in England
 
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Accessible playground planned in England
Posted: 14 Feb 08 11:39 AM

I like the equipment they're using. Sounds pretty neat!

http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/display.var.2040499.0.playtimes_grand_plan.php

Slides will not have ladders - just specially developed mounds which are easier for disabled youngsters to use and climbing apparatus will be low to the ground, so youngsters can not hurt themselves if they fall. Meanwhile a wheelchair seesaw will activate a fountain, helping children learn about cause and effect.

Other equipment will include a walk-in kaleidoscope for children with autism and talk tubes will mean they can shout to their pals, or parents, at the other end of the playground with the help of an underground tube system.

There will be also be an educational water-based piece of play equipment as well as a "wobble board" which can be used by children with disabilities as they can sit on it and have a great time rocking from side to side.

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