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We must ensure that our parks and recreation centers not only comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards when it comes to accessibility to all visitors, but also flexible designs that are even more inclusive, where all users can see their culture reflected in the design, commemoration, and programming offered in these spaces. It is also imperative that people feel safe while visiting our parks and rec centers.
The Accessibility & Inclusion priority area will focus on adopting universal design principles at all playgrounds and facilities and going beyond the minimum of ADA in all new construction, ensuring that everyone feels safe and welcome at DC parks.
Examples of potential actions of the Accessibility & Inclusion priority area are:
Apply universal design principles in new design
Focus on providing sensory equipment
Ensure ADA access to every park and facility
Expand adaptive equipment and amenities
Expand therapeutic recreation across the District
Ensure inclusive programming and recreation opportunities at every rec center
Train staff and invest in occupational therapists and specialists to inform design and curriculum for new amenities and programs.
More content will be added to this page as we continue with the planning process. Please share any initial ideas you have on this priority using the tool below.
We must ensure that our parks and recreation centers not only comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards when it comes to accessibility to all visitors, but also flexible designs that are even more inclusive, where all users can see their culture reflected in the design, commemoration, and programming offered in these spaces. It is also imperative that people feel safe while visiting our parks and rec centers.
The Accessibility & Inclusion priority area will focus on adopting universal design principles at all playgrounds and facilities and going beyond the minimum of ADA in all new construction, ensuring that everyone feels safe and welcome at DC parks.
Examples of potential actions of the Accessibility & Inclusion priority area are:
Apply universal design principles in new design
Focus on providing sensory equipment
Ensure ADA access to every park and facility
Expand adaptive equipment and amenities
Expand therapeutic recreation across the District
Ensure inclusive programming and recreation opportunities at every rec center
Train staff and invest in occupational therapists and specialists to inform design and curriculum for new amenities and programs.
More content will be added to this page as we continue with the planning process. Please share any initial ideas you have on this priority using the tool below.
