Playground equipment is developing very rapidly, but in today's society, most of them are conventional playgrounds, and there are not many inclusive sensory playgrounds. In fact, adaptive playgrounds are also very important. They are of great benefit to the development of children with disabilities and community integration. They can provide a safe, stimulating and fair playing environment for children with disabilities.
Benefits of inclusive playgrounds
1. Promote social integration and establish interpersonal relationships
Children of different abilities can learn to understand and accept each other's differences while playing together, breaking the stereotype of "special groups". Playing games together can cultivate children's communication skills, empathy and team awareness, and reduce the social anxiety of special children.
2. Help physical and cognitive development
Inclusive handicap playgrounds are designed for different needs. Facilities can help disabled children exercise their body coordination, sense of balance and sensory perception, and the diverse play scenes can stimulate the imagination, creativity and problem-solving ability of all children, and promote the development of children's brains.
3. Improve self-esteem and psychological security
When disabled children can complete a certain play activity independently, they will enhance their self-identity and sense of accomplishment, reduce the inferiority complex caused by differences in ability, and the inclusive environment can send a signal that every child will be accepted, allowing children to play in a sense of security.
4. Practice the social concept of equality and inclusion
Inclusive playgrounds are an important part of barrier-free environments and can promote social integration. This environment can make more people aware of the needs of people with disabilities and promote the design of public facilities to be more humane and universal.
5. Break prejudice and promote social integration
When healthy children and disabled children get along naturally in the boundless playground, this contact will gradually eliminate the alienation and discrimination of society against special groups. This integration effect can be extended to education, employment and other fields, promoting social inclusiveness.
Costs of inclusive playgrounds
Knowing that inclusive playgrounds have so many benefits, you must want to know the cost of building an inclusive playground. The cost of an disability inclusive playground varies according to the size of the area and the equipment. Usually, a small inclusive playground costs $50,000 to $150,000, a neutral one costs $150,000 to $300,000, and a large one costs $300,000 to $1 million. If you want to build an inclusive playground, you can contact us and send us your site information. I can plan and budget for you.
