Universal Design in a park setting And Zoological Setting Accessibility Consultation and Training Services, Inc.

Accessibility Consultation and Training Services (ACTServices, Inc.) Mark Trieglaff – President, ACTServices, Inc. Background in Outdoor and Therapeutic Recreation Certified Wilderness Leader Certified ADA Coordinator Worked at: Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA) as a Recreation Therapist. Brookfield Zoo as the Access Coordinator for People with Disabilities (Noted in “Universal Design Exemplars” CD) LCM Architects as an Accessibility Specialist and Project Manager

Americans With Disabilities Act Signed in 1990, Revised the ADA Accessibility Guidelines in 2010, new areas covered included: Recreational Areas Amusement Rides Recreational Boating Facilities Exercise Machines and Equipment Fishing Piers Golf Facilities Miniature Golf Facilities Play Areas Swimming Pools Shooting Facilities These guidelines used as a basis for the development of the park

Forest Glen Park Development Project Kellogg Foundation Award to Incorporate Universal Design

Entrance off Accessible Parking Principle One – Equity Use –Same route all children and adults would take. Principle Six – Low Physical Effort – Gentle slope usable by wide range of people Principle 1 Equity of Use Element 1 – Walkways Entrance off Accessible Parking Same route all children and adults would take Gentle slope usable by wide range of people Principle 6 low physical effort

Element 1 – Walkways Entrance off of sidewalk/bike path Principle One – Equity Use –Same route all children and adults would take. Principle Six – Low Physical Effort – Gentle slope usable by wide range of people Principle 1 Equity of Use Element 1 – Walkways Entrance off of sidewalk/bike path Same route all children and adults would take Gentle slope usable by wide range of people Principle 6 low physical effort

Transfer Platform Ramp System One Side We looked initially at 100% to have access to elevated play components. Principle 1 Equity of Use Element 2 – Playground Access to Elevated Play Components Requires Access to Only 50% of the Elevated Play Components Principle 6 low physical effort

Principle 1 Equity of Use We looked initially at 100% to have access to elevated play components. Principle 1 Equity of Use Element 2 – Playground Ramp the Full Length of Upper Level of Playground – 90% of elevated play components Same route all children and adults would take Stay in wheelchair, don’t climb stairs Principle 6 low physical effort

Element 2 – Playground - Upper Level Challenge Area We looked initially at 100% to have access to elevated play components. Principle 1 Equity of Use Element 2 – Playground - Upper Level Challenge Area Challenging section includes transfer up to elements Principle 6 low physical effort

Still connecting to the challenging levels

Element 3 - Playground Surface Principle 4 Easy to Perceive Element 3 - Playground Surface Unitary Rubberized Surface - The color code to denote higher levels. Walkway provides a smooth transition to the playground surface at 50% of the area. Principle 7 size & space for approach & use

Principle 4 Easy to Perceive Element 3 - Playground Surface Mogul Features Principle 7 size & space for approach & use

Element 3 - Playground Surface Smooth Transitions/Good Solid Surface Walkway provides a smooth transition to the playground surface at 50% of the area. Principle 7 size & space for approach & use

Element 3 - Swing Surface –Smooth Transitions/Good Solid Surface Walkway provides a smooth transition to the playground surface at 40% of the area. Principle 7 size & space for approach & use

Element 3 - Swing Surface –Smooth Transitions/Good Solid Surface Principle 7 size & space for approach & use

Element 4 – Accessible Swings Principle One – Equity Use –Same route all children and adults would take. Principle Six – Low Physical Effort – Gentle slope usable by wide range of people Principle 1 Equity of Use Element 4 – Accessible Swings

Element 5 - Raised Water Feature and Garden Bed Principle 2 Flexible in Use Element 5 - Raised Water Feature and Garden Bed Various height of water feature and garden Principle 3 Simple & Intuitive in use

Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Textured Water Feature Principle 3 Simple & Intuitive in use Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Textured Water Feature Various height of activation panels Activation panels by touch or rolling/stepping on. Principle 6 low physical effort

Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Wheelchair and Foot Activation Plate Principle 3 Simple & Intuitive in use Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Wheelchair and Foot Activation Plate Various height of activation panels Activation panels by touch or rolling/stepping on. Principle 6 low physical effort

Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Side Touch Activation Plate Principle 3 Simple & Intuitive in use Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Side Touch Activation Plate Various height of activation panels Activation panels by touch or rolling/stepping on. Principle 6 low physical effort

Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Ledge Touch Activation Plate Principle 3 Simple & Intuitive in use Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Ledge Touch Activation Plate Various height of activation panels Activation panels by touch or rolling/stepping on. Principle 6 low physical effort

Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Spray water into bowl Height of garden bed and within reach range. Principle 7 size & space for approach & use

Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Wheelchair and/or short physical height Height of garden bed and within reach range. Principle 7 size & space for approach & use

Principle 1 Equity of Use Element 6 Picnic Shelter Accessible picnic tables under shelter or in sun.

Input from Advisory Group to more challenging areas on the playground How to still connect to people below? 1) Periscope 2) Mesh floor to see other children and talk to them Principle 3 Simple & Intuitive in use Overall Grounds Design Bermed on street side for intuitive border and barrier

The Forest Glen Park Team Kellogg Foundation – Additional Funding for Universal Design features DuPage Community Foundation (Dave McGowan) – Foundation for distributing grant money. Woodridge Park District (Mike Adams, Executive Director, Jenny Knitter, Superintendent of Planning and Development). Initiated and assisted in project development. Hitchcock Design Group – Steve Konters, Architect. ACTServices, Inc. – Mark Trieglaff, President.

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Universal Design in a Zoological Setting

Resource – Center for Universal Design

Background in Outdoor and Therapeutic Recreation Access Coordinator for People with Disabilities Seasonal Keeper

Brookfield Zoo History Opened July 1, 1934 Construction started in 1926 216 Acres 2 million visitors per year Know for its barless cages

Feedback on Accessibility Advisory Group Progress Center for Independent Living – People with mobility and physical disabilities Chicago Hearing Society – People with hearing loss or who are deaf Lighthouse for the Blind and Horizons for the Blind – People with low vision or total sight loss. Special Education Classes and Disabilities Groups Evaluations from tours and education programs Focus Groups Adults and Children with low or no vision for enhancements of exhibits.

South Gate – Additional Accessible Parking and Level Entrance

Large Print Version of Zoo Map

Electronic Convenience Vehicles – For Guest with Mobility Limitations

Audio Programs – For Hard of Hearing Guests

Accessible Transportation System – For Guests Using Wheelchairs

Handouts – In Large Print and Braille

Entrance Access Level Entrances Sloped Walkways

Automatic Door Openers Restaurants Exhibits

Accessible Picnic Tables and Benches

Father/ Daughter – Unisex Toilet rooms

Toilets for Tots and Adults

Resources on Exhibit Accessibility American Alliance of Museums National Park Service

Viewing Into Exhibits - Unobstructed

Viewing Levels – Children and Guest Using a Wheelchair

Full Underwater Viewing

Exhibit – Heating and Cooling Elements

Focus Group Feedback by Children and Adult with low or no Vision – Life Sized Statues -Samson the Gorilla

Seven Sea Life Sized Statue Details

Seven Sea Statue Details

Two Dimensional Life Sized Animal Cutout

Exhibits with Touchable Objects

Touchable Exhibits – Multi-Sensory

Mark Trieglaff, President Contact Information Mark Trieglaff, President Accessibility Consultation and Training Services, Inc. 915 Eddy Court Wheaton, IL 60187 (630) 303-3677 (cell) mark@actservicesconsulting.com www.actservicesconsulting.com