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Play is a crucial factor in the overall well-being of children. But play in many communities, schools, and families has been pushed to the back burner. Fewer kids spend time every day at a park or playground, recess is disappearing from curriculums, and playgrounds are missing from community and neighborhood development plans. Through the Playmaker Network and the Playful City USA Campaign, the KaBOOM! National Campaign for Play seeks to make play a priority in communities across the nation. More...
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Great letter to...

Great letter to the editor

alynsen

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1/28/2008

Great letter to the editor
Posted: 12 Feb 08 10:21 AM

From Red Wing, Minn.:

http://www.republican-eagle.com/articles/index.cfm?id=47788&section=Opinion

Exerpt:

...Did you know 2006 population data shows that more than 10 percent of children and adults have a disability that makes it difficult or impossible to use a traditional playground?

Minnesota Department of Health data shows, in 2004, Goodhue County had 260 children with functional limitations and approximately 1,400 children with special health care needs. The American Disabilities Act requires playgrounds to have a certain level of accessibility; however these standards are minimal. Even with these guidelines, children and adults with disabilities are often left sitting on the sidelines.

What can be done? Our community needs to work together to build a universal playground. A universal playground goes by the ADA requirements by providing ramp access, special surfacing for accessibility, play panels and much more. It will ensure accessibility and safety for everyone...

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