In this episode, we dissect the nuts and bolts of inclusive playgrounds, from funding to construction, and discuss the importance of both free play and universal design for young people of all abilities.Join Mihai and Melissa as they explain how crucial inclusive (not "accessible"!) playground equipment can be for young learners. They offer recommendations for teachers on how to help advocate for, fund, and construct these structures so that as many students as possible can have the experience of free play, irrespective of their abilities. Please visit the links below for more information on accessible play and the Rick Hansen Foundation's Accessibility Certification program:Playworld: Commercial Playground Equipment ManufacturerRick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) programRHFAC Professional TrainingBC Government Capital ProgramsBC Playground Grant Listings by Habitat SystemsPlayground Grants and Funding in Canada

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