Live / Beyond the Minimums: Accessibility Webinar Series / Part 3: Advancing Play & Applying Accessibility Standards to Modern Playgrounds

The accessibility standards for playgrounds have been the minimum requirement for all newly constructed and altered playgrounds for 13 years, yet their application remains inconsistent and often misunderstood in new playground designs. Ensuring compliance while fostering inclusive and engaging play experiences for all requires a deep understanding of both the ADA Standards and ASTM public playground safety requirements. Join Jennifer Skulski and Bill Botten, both national experts in the accessibility of playgrounds, as they address some of the most complex and frequently asked questions surrounding playground accessibility. This session will explore the practical application of accessibility requirements, clarify common misconceptions when integrating new play trends, and examine the ongoing challenge of selecting and maintaining accessible playground surfacing. Attendees will gain actionable insights to enhance accessibility and inclusion in playground design beyond the minimum standards.
 
This webinar includes real-time captioning. Video remote interpreting (VRI) is provided upon request. To request video interpreting services and/or resources in an alternate format, please email core@playcore.com at least two weeks prior to the live webinar date.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Interpret key accessibility requirements within the ADA standards for playgrounds and their relationship to ASTM-referenced standards for public playgrounds.
2. Assess the real-world application of accessibility standards, identifying common pitfalls in the design and construction of modern playgrounds.
3. Differentiate between compliant and non-compliant play elements, ensuring alignment with accessibility and safety regulations.
4. Design strategies for implementing and maintaining accessible play surface systems that balance usability, durability, and accessibility compliance.

This session will offer the following credits:

0.1 IACET CEU	1.0 AIA HSW LU	1.0 LA CES HSW PDH	0.1 CEU	1.25 Electives

CEUs for a total of 1 Professional Development Hours (0.1 IACET CEU / 1.0 AIA HSW LU / 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH / 0.1 CTRS / 1.25 ACTCP Elective) will be provided to learners meeting the following requirements: 

• Be present for 95% of the duration of the learning event; 
• Participate in activities and discussion throughout; 
• Complete assessment with 80% mastery of learning outcome;
• Complete feedback/evaluation survey.

CEUs can be applied toward NRPA CPRP/CPRE renewal. To obtain your CEU, please visit the "Event Details" tab above to complete the associated components for this event.

Instructor(s) Disclosures:

The instructors of this training webinar are employed by PlayCore and disclose an interest in attendees partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.

Speakers Disclosures:

The opinions of the speakers in these events do not necessarily reflect the views of PlayCore and its brands.

Notes:

For any questions or to request a copy of the written transcript for this session, please contact core@playcore.com