A Longitudinal Study of Playground Surfaces to Evaluate Accessibility: Year One Findings

Loading...
Thumbnail Image
Can’t use the file because of accessibility barriers? Contact us with the title of the item, permanent link, and specifics of your accommodation need.

Date

2011-05

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

National Center on Accessibility

Abstract

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 is to evaluate a variety of playground surfaces, their ability to meet accessibility requirements, their costs upon initial installation and maintenance over 3-5years. The following information is a summary of year one findings. Data collection for the longitudinal study is scheduled to continue through September 2012, with a comprehensive report of findings to follow.

Description

Keywords

accessibility, playgrounds, surface, disability, children, play, recreation

Citation

Skulski, J. (2011). A Longitudinal Study of Playground Surfaces to Evaluate Accessibility: Year One Findings. Bloomington, IN: National Center on Accessibility

Journal

DOI

Link(s) to data and video for this item

Relation

Rights

Type

Technical Report