Inclusive Play
Where Inclusion Matters
To us, that’s not just a catchy line – every one of us here at Midstates Recreation believes that inclusion does matter. We are specialists in inclusive play design. The value of our understanding as well as the products we can offer for inclusive play concepts are unmatched. Contact us today to learn more about how we use our knowledge, training and passion to create truly accessible spaces for every need.
8 Keys to Inclusion
PHYSICAL, SENSORY, & SOCIAL
Create a rich play environment by offering a diverse range of activities across all three categories.
MULTIPLE LEVELS OF CHALLENGE
Choose equipment with a wide variety of challenge levels to provide appropriate involvement for everyone.
GROUPING OF ACTIVITIES
Invite engagement between children of different abilities by locating similar activities close to one another.
ELEVATED PLAY
Make high decks a destination point with engaging play so everyone wants to climb or wheel themselves up there.
THE ‘COOLEST THING’
Identify the piece of equipment that you think children will be most excited about. Make sure that this activity is usable by everyone.
PODS, ROOMS, & ZONES
Develop specialized areas of play. This allows choices by a child who may be overstimulated by a noisy or very active area.
UNITARY SURFACING
Surfacing can be divided into two groups: loose and unitary. Unitary surfacing allows people in wheelchairs to get to the play activities easily.
ROUTES & MANEUVERABILITY
Routes through the play area should be wide enough for people in wheelchairs to pass one another, and to enter, turn, and exit without difficulty.
