I have never seen a child who uses a wheelchair using our playground. How can I justify making major changes for just a few children?
A. You may not see children with disabilities using existing playgrounds; however, it’s most likely not because of lack of desire but probably due to barriers preventing them from using the playground. Most people without disabilities can remember countless hours spent playing on playgrounds. This is an opportunity for fun and social interaction that is denied to many children with disabilities. It is estimated that more than 49 million Americans have disabilities. Some of those are children, and some live in your community. These children have the right to play as much as any other children.
