George Lew posted on January 10, 2011 17:43
Why is Play important for children with disabilities and how can we factor in safety and accessibility to enable all children with disabilities enjoy these facilities.
What is available in your own backyard: your neighbourhood, school, nursery, kindergarten, and public places for safe, inclusive play that the whole family can enjoy together.
Welcome your input.
For information on inclusive play check out the Play for Life Symposium
October 23-24, 2010
Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis, Minn., USA.
http://www.playlsi.com/Pages/Home.aspx
Play brings families, friends and communities together; it keep us fit and makes us smile. Research shows that play is a key element of development and health for individuals of all ages and abilities. Unfortunately, play is being threatened on every front in the U.S. It's seen as a "children-only" activity, if it's thought about at all. Furthermore, concerns around inclusive play are primarily discussed among disability experts and are not part of most community agendas.
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