University Presentation Showcase: Undergraduate Division

ADA Compliant Playgrounds Aren’t Enough

Presenter Hometown

Lexington Kentucky

Major

Recreation & Park Administration

Department

Recreation and Park Administration

Degree

Undergraduate

Mentor

Dr. Raglena T. Salmans

Mentor Department

Recreation and Park Administration

Abstract

ADA Compliant Playgrounds Aren’t Enough

Is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant enough when it comes to our public and city parks? Parks are to be ADA compliant but that just means the equipment must be accessible to those in wheelchairs. After researching the accessibility of our city, state, and public playgrounds in Lexington Ky I was surprised to find not one has a fully inclusive playground for those with disabilities. Lexington is the 60th most populous city in the United States and families should not have to travel to surrounding areas for our disabled youth to experience inclusion. The nearest fully inclusive playground is in Richmond Ky, a minimum 30-minute drive. Our playgrounds need to be welcoming to people of all different abilities to enjoy and experience play. Stimulating play is needed for the development in out children so making it possible for every child should be priority.

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ADA Compliant Playgrounds Aren’t Enough

ADA Compliant Playgrounds Aren’t Enough

Is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant enough when it comes to our public and city parks? Parks are to be ADA compliant but that just means the equipment must be accessible to those in wheelchairs. After researching the accessibility of our city, state, and public playgrounds in Lexington Ky I was surprised to find not one has a fully inclusive playground for those with disabilities. Lexington is the 60th most populous city in the United States and families should not have to travel to surrounding areas for our disabled youth to experience inclusion. The nearest fully inclusive playground is in Richmond Ky, a minimum 30-minute drive. Our playgrounds need to be welcoming to people of all different abilities to enjoy and experience play. Stimulating play is needed for the development in out children so making it possible for every child should be priority.