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Further advice and information specifically related to playground safety audits can be obtained from :
www.rpii-inspector.co.uk
www.playgroundinspection.co.uk
Perhaps the most reliable source of advice is the Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII) site at
www.playinspectors.com
The American Public Play safety Handbook#325 is currently up in draft for discussion - take a look on the net - there are no nonsense scenarios here relating to grazed knees and the improving nature of minor suffering just a straightforward account of safe practice. See also
Accessible & inclusive playgrounds (Australia)
Australian Capital Territory (ACT), which is essentially Canberra, published a discussion document in December 2007 on accessible play spaces. They commissioned a firm of architects, Mary Jeavons Landscape Architects (MJLA) to carry the programme forward and a substantial draft was published in January 2009. Consultations ended on March 13th but its still on line and the quality and detail embodied in the draft suggests a world standard outcome which we should all respond to.
We might also wish to follow the ACT initiative of progressively upgrading its 450 playgrounds to meet new standards applicable to public play space.
There is only one brief reference to 'Risk' in these papers and no Testosterone deficient posturing either.
John Hicks is Hon Sec Warwickshire County Playing Fields Association and in this capacity manages a web site for members and friends @
www.wcpfa.org.uk
We think that our company provides the best and most reliable source of on line information on disability and access auditing of playgrounds and related locations but we are always glad to receive advice or criticism.
IBK Initiatives which was one of the earliest and most effective 'grass roots' organisations dedicated to integrating the whole family into communities,despite apparent disabilities, provides training and consultancy services and has a whole series of useful booklets for downloading free. Contact at
info@ibkinitiatives.com
The Devon RCC and PFA has a well informed and useful web site which is well worth 'Googling' for.
Similarly the Wicksteed DDA Guide is excellent - I am not totally supportive of its approach but its good and its free. It Google's readily
January 20th 2010
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