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. […]
Recreation
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 […]
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 […]
Best Practices of Accessibility in Parks and Recreation: A Delphi Survey of National Experts in Accessibility
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National Survey on Campground Accessibility: Policies and Practices
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Challenge Programs
A Universal Approach to Including People of All Abilities September 1, 2002 Gary EaveyNational Center on Accessibility, Indiana University-Bloomington Challenge Programs enable people to take physical and emotional risks with the support and encouragement of their peers. The use of challenge courses can promote growth […]
Temporary Beach Surface Study – Seven temporary surfaces tested on ease of installation, maintenance and usability in Daytona, Florida
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Functional Aspects of Accessible Picnic Elements
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For The Good of the Game
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