February 14, 2014 Nicole Montembeault and Sherril York, Ph.DNational Center on Accessibility, Indiana University-Bloomington Stabilizer trail segment is leveled at installation. Soiltac Liquid Mix-In trail segment is sprayed to seal. Kingstone top dress of 1/4 inch washed pea gravel is leveled by the tail crew. […]
Resources
A Longitudinal Study of Playground Surfaces to Evaluate Accessibility
October 23, 2013 Jennifer Skulski, CPSINational Center on Accessibility, Indiana University-Bloomington I. Introduction to the Study Purpose In 2008, the National Center on Accessibility (NCA) at Indiana University initiated a longitudinal study of playground surfaces with research funding by the U.S. Access Board. The purpose of this longitudinal study was […]
Research: A Longitudinal Study of Playground Surfaces
October 21, 2013 Jennifer K. Skulski, CPSINational Center on Accessibility, Indiana University – Bloomington Poured in place rubber (PIP) surface is used on this playground.Poured in place rubber (PIP) is used at a location on the playground where no deficiencies exceeding the accessibility standards were […]
A Person First Approach to Recreation
Interacting with People with Disabilities June 7, 2013 National Center on AccessibilityNational Center on Accessibility, Indiana University-Bloomington “Two monologues do not make a dialogue.” Jeff Daly Many people use leisure services as a means to relax and recover from the stresses of everyday life. In Terminology […]
Accessible Picnic Tables
Accessible picnic units can provide opportunities for socializing with friends and make people feel more included. Variety in picnic table design creates diverse seating opportunities. Accessible picnic tables should be dispersed throughout different park experiences. Here accessible tables are dispersed at the playground, waterfront, covered […]
Terminology and People First Language
Interacting with People with Disabilities October 1, 2012 National Center on AccessibilityNational Center on Accessibility, Indiana University-Bloomington Interacting with an individual who has a disability might be considered awkward and uncomfortable for some people. By being knowledgeable on the appropriate terms and methods of communication, interacting […]
NCA Products Directory
Information for Manufacturers / Vendors August 1, 2012 National Center on AccessibilityNational Center on Accessibility, Indiana University-Bloomington What is the NCA Products Directory? The purpose of the NCA Products Directory is to provide information for: governmental and private organizations to make their park, recreation, or […]
Exhibit Design Relating to Low Vision and Blindness Summary Report
January 10, 2011 National Center on AccessibilityNational Center on Accessibility, Indiana University – Bloomington Introduction Historically, museums have displayed their collections for the visiting public primarily through visual means. Most often the objects are located behind glass or other barriers; and if not, clearly the […]
ADA Approved and Other Accessible Product Myths
Choosing Products to Improve Access at Your Parks & Facilities August 2, 2010 National Center on AccessibilityNational Center on Accessibility, Indiana University-Bloomington Choosing products for use in a park or recreation facility can sometimes be challenging and overwhelming with the overload of information from manufacturers […]
Planning for Inclusion
Implementing an Accessibility Management Program in a Parks and Recreation Business Model January 13, 2009 Jennifer SkulskiNational Center on Accessibility, Indiana University-Bloomington Introduction Headlines—Any Town U.S.A. Department of Environmental Conservation settles in access for the disabled lawsuit (July 10, 2001). Department of Parks and Recreation, […]