access and inclusion 4th april 2008 play pathfinder and playbuilder start-up
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Access and Inclusion
4th April 2008
Play Pathfinder and Playbuilder Start-up
Who we are
Access – what we mean
Inclusion – in action
What we offer
Any questions?
Who we are
• A national charity working with over 6000 Disabled Children and their families across England
• A national support and advisory agency on inclusive play, childcare and leisure
• Our vision - Disabled Children included in universal services
• KIDS established first accessible adventure playground in 1970
• Today 5 adventure playgrounds in London and play services across England
• KIDS Play Inclusion Project (PIP) supports inclusion in play services and settings throughout England funded by the DCSF
What do we mean by accessible play environments?
Consider this image
Is this an accessible play environment?
If it is, why?
If not, why not?
How about this one?
Is this an accessible play environment?
If it is, why?
If not, why not?
Six Design Principles
• Ease of Use
• Freedom of Choice
• Diversity and Difference
• Legibility
• Quality
• Safety
Ease of use
Freedom of Choice &
Mainstream Access
Diversityand Difference
Legibility & Predictability
Quality
Safety
Inclusion Is
You can design in good access, but it’s the people that make it inclusive
When you can get in, could join in, but also want to
When the welcome is warmer than the physical environment
If you want a successful playground then don’t just invest in equipment, invest in your most enduring asset, your people
Inclusion is …being with friends
Our Offer
• Seminars
• Training
• Advice and information
• Briefings
• Publications
• Why not Contact us?
[email protected]@kids.org.uk