Playground Equipment for Therapeutic Settings
Playgrounds can be used in a variety of therapeutic settings. They often serve as great additions to occupational therapy facilities and schools for kids with disabilities.
Physical and occupational therapists can use these structures to help kids with their motor skills and balance. Behavioral therapists can guide kids to build their social groups by interacting with others. Equipment for therapeutic and inclusive markets creates spaces where all kids can play and develop.
Miracle® Recreation is dedicated to creating playground equipment that all kids can use.
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Inclusive Design
We go beyond the standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act for playgrounds. This isn’t just about installing a ramp — we want to create places where all kids can play and imagine together. Accessible and inclusive equipment can help kids develop motor skills and achieve their physical therapy goals. We even incorporate shock-absorbing surfacing and smooth transitions onto equipment.
Some of our top inclusive products include:
- Inclusive Whirl: This spinner is level with the ground and has space for two wheelchairs. There’s also an extra seat for a caregiver or therapist.
- GlideAlong: This swing ride offers inclusive seats with additional supports, allowing kids to interact with gravity as they glide across the overhead rail.
- Inclusive Swing Seat: This swing seat offers a supportive design that keeps kids upright while helping develop their sense of balance and head and eye coordination.
Sensory Experiences
Through play that engages the senses without overwhelming them, kids can support their motor skills, coordination, and cognitive development. At Miracle® Recreation, we’ve partnered with child development experts to create equipment that helps kids express their emotions and build confidence.
This type of playground equipment can provide sensory engagement and recuperation opportunities for kids, including those with autism or sensory needs. Applicable equipment includes:
- Concerto: This line of outdoor music equipment engages kids through sounds and vibrations. Kids can experiment with the congas, chimes, and cabasas to create different sounds.
- Roller Slide: This take on the classic slide features rolling bars that offer additional movement and texture as kids slide down. It also activates the vestibular sense and proprioceptive input.
- Sensory panels: With multiple configurations, a maze of these panels can help kids explore textures and colors. Our sensory panels can also create quiet nooks for those who are easily overstimulated.
The Benefits of Equipment for Therapeutic Outcomes
You can integrate inclusive and sensory equipment to create a space where kids of all abilities can play together. Therapists and caregivers may also use this equipment to aid in meeting physical and cognitive outcomes. This type of purposeful play:
- Builds physical and cognitive development:Â Our equipment aims to help kids engage with the world around them and build their motor skills.
- Nurtures social and emotional growth: Miracle® Recreation has equipment designed for team play, helping kids learn how to work together and take turns. We also integrate quiet places.
- Creates an environment for all kids:Â By creating inclusive environments, we foster play that suits kids best at their developmental stage.
Therapeutic Organizations We Serve
We work with various therapeutic organizations, including:
- Schools for kids with disabilities
- Sensory gardens
- Adaptive recreation centers
- Occupational therapy facilities
- Inclusive play spaces
Why Partner With Miracle® Recreation?
At Miracle® Recreation, we are dedicated to creating playgrounds that prepare kids for the future. Advantages of working with us include:
- Designs that exceed ADA requirements: We embrace the challenge to create equipment that helps kids of all abilities engage in play. Â
- Innovation and expert input:Â We collaborate with child development experts to create innovative, long-lasting equipment.
- Partners in inclusive environments: We partner with operations like Best Buddies® International to create inclusive spaces.
At Miracle Recreation, we’re aware of the ongoing debate in the autism community over the use of identity-first (autistic person) and person-first (person with autism) language. We understand the choice is a highly personal one, especially for individuals in the autism community, so we’ve decided to use a combination of person-first and identity-first language.
Start Building Your Playground With Purpose
Browse our inclusive playground equipment or contact our representatives to learn more about how we can support your therapeutic setting.Â
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