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Sensory stimulation
The plan took into account the following three layers:
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First layer: Surrounding Environment
- parking, public transportation, access paths, entrance,
etc.
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Second layer: Accessible Facilities
- path, railing, placing of equipment, shading, seating areas,
restrooms etc., as well as activity zones to enable children and their families to experience
different activities in each zone. Activity zones can include:
Playground equipment for motor activities
Musical equipment
A maze
Water elements
Amphitheater for community performances, etc.
Signage
- The site’s signage conveys a message of
partnership, respect of and acceptance of difference,
patience and tolerance.
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Third layer: Equipment
- Guiding Principles:
Quality
Safety
Accessibility and independence
Durability and maintenance
Resistant to vandalism
Different levels of challenge
Appealing
Planning Social Accessibility
The social planning process should be guided by a community worker, an expert in project planning
and in disability. The process also involves parents of children with disabilities, parents of children
without disabilities, representatives from the education systems, and professionals from various
organizations that are connected to disabilities.
The Planning Stages
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Building a wide committee and sub-committees
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The committees discuss the idea, map the challenges of the planning procedure, suggestion how
to deal with the challenges and shape the
guidelines for the planning process
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A comprehensive work model.