Inclusive Play Matters: Evidence-Based Design Best Practices for Play and Recreation Destinations - 1.0 PDH (LA CES/HSW)
Includes a Live Web Event on 12/03/2024 at 2:00 PM (EST)
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Sponsored by PlayCore
Thoughtfully break down physical and social barriers to create a welcoming atmosphere and ensure parks intentionally support the developmental benefits of inclusive, intergenerational play! Research findings and new data offer unique insights to demonstrate the positive impact of designing outdoor destinations to address the diverse needs of the whole child, the whole environment, and the whole community.
Learning objectives:
- Define playground terminology to clarify the differences between accessible design, universal design, inclusion, and the 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design.
- List at least 3 evidence-based design best practices that thoughtfully meet the physical, social-emotional, sensory, cognitive, and communicative needs of all children, including those with disabilities in playground settings.
- Summarize the positive benefits and impact that inclusive play destinations have on community health and wellness.
- Identify key steps to successfully advocate for inclusive play and recreation destinations.
Hosted by ASLA's Children's Outdoor Environments Professional Practice Network (PPN)
Keith Christensen, Ph.D, ASLA
Department Head and Associate Professor
Utah State University
Dr. Christensen earned a master’s degree in landscape architecture and doctorate in disability studies. He is well-known for his research based on understanding disability through a social constructivist perspective as the limiting of opportunities to take part in community life because of physical and social barriers. Keith's research emphasizes inclusive design and planning practices which support participation in community through the removal of environmental barriers to social access, rather than the regulatory aspects of site-specific design.
Jennie Sumrell, M. Ed. (Moderator)
Community Outreach Director
PlayCore
Jennie worked in the field of childhood development and exceptional learning for nearly fifteen years. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Exceptional Learning from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, a master’s certificate in Adaptive & Assistive Technology from the University of Miami, and a Master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Jennie has presented as a guest lecturer at universities and has presented at over 200 regional, state, national, and international conferences and play symposiums on a variety of topics surrounding inclusion, the developmental benefits of play, and aligning evidence-based research to creating high quality outdoor play and learning environments.
Jennie joined PlayCore in 2008, and serves as the Community Outreach Director within PlayCore’s Center for Outreach, Research and Education to support research with our scholar network, create best practice programs to support play and recreation initiatives, provide continuing education through a variety of professional development events, and assist communities in advocating for environments which support the diverse needs of society. Deeply passionate about inclusive, multigenerational play, Jennie utilizes her expertise and personal experiences as a teacher to positively impact the development of innovative play and recreation destinations that focus on community health and wellness.