1. All-Play fully accessible playground Progress report #1
Presented by: CJ Double m design solutions
Courtney O’Brien, Julianna hache, Mark wagner, & Mike graham
February 19nd, 2015
Courtney

2. Proposal summary
Most playgrounds are not accessible for children with disabilities
Designing a piece of accessible equipment for children with muscular deficiencies
Also designing a layout for an accessible playground using preexisting equipment as well as our original piece of equipment
Mike
Bullet 1: Most playgrounds are not accessible for children with disabilities
Bullet 2: We are designing a piece of accessible equipment for children with muscular deficiencies
Bullet 3: We also designing a layout for an accessible playground using preexisting equipment as well as our original piece of equipment

3. FEBRUARY 2015 Completed Written Proposal Presented Proposal
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Presented Proposal
Completed Written Proposal
Passed in Written Proposal to Paul Doiron 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Passed in Written Proposal to Dr. Oguejiofor
Traveled to Antignonish Education Center Playground to analyze playground equipment
Called DunRite Playgrounds for price estimates on ADA approved components, started Progress Report Presentation 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
ed Shelley Wagner BRM H, CCPI of Active Recreation for playground regulation questions
Sketch playground layout with correct dimensions and chose main components (excluding sensory equipment)
Completed technical drawing of playground layout and Swing Mate and updated schedule
Completed Progress Report Presentation
Presented Progress Report, finalize Written Progress Report
Passed in Written Progress Report 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Work independently on Progress Report 2 / Finalize Playground Layout Material / Complete calculations to confirm weight limits
Julianna

4. MARCH 2015 Present Progress Report 2 Pass in Written Progress Report 2
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Playground: correct ramp gradient, add sensory equipment (more music, touching, colors)
Revise layout and design, finalize dimensions
Swing-Mate: Do calculations for maximum load, deformation, shear, buckling. Do technical drawing of Swingmate. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Present Progress Report 2
Work on Written Progress Report 2
Finalize Written Progress Report 2
Pass in Written Progress Report 2
Julianna

5. Accessibility
Bridge width of 48 inches (exceeds standard from guidelines of 36 inches)
One transfer station to allow for children with good balance, sufficient upper body strength, or the assistance of another person to access the play equipment
One ramp at 1:12 slope that is connected to all elevated play equipment
3 different “turning spots” that are 8’x8’ (which exceed the standard from the guidelines of 5’ maneuvering space for wheelchairs)
Stainless steel slide for children with cochlear implants to use (as plastic slides affect their implants)
Julianna

6. B – Cargo net for climbing and access to structure
A – Hexagonal roof over four 4’x4’ perforated steel decks (which allows for required 5 foot turning space)
B – Cargo net for climbing and access to structure
C – Ramp to allow wheelchair access onto the entirety of the jungle gym (undecided length)
D – Plastic straight tube slide, 2’ diameter
E – Steel corkscrew coil climber
F – Transfer station
G – Stainless steel double wide straight slide
H – Perforated steel bridge connecting jungle gym components
Courtney

7. A B E
Courtney D

8. G F H
Courtney

9. Swing-mate
All units are in feet
Mark

10. Goals for the next stage
Playground
Consider ramp gradient specifications
Choose appropriate sensory equipment
Consider guidelines for handrails
Choose appropriate location for swing sets based on guidelines for clearance space
Swing-Mate
Perform calculations to decide best material
Use Autodesk Inventor to create a 3-Dimensional representation
Cost Estimate
Continue to estimate costs and make decisions that maximize accessibility of the playground while minimizing costs
Mike

11. references
Commercial Playground Equipment Made Easy... (n.d.). Retrieved February 18, 2015, from
Using AAA State of Play is Simple! (n.d.). Retrieved February 18, 2015, from
DunRite Playgrounds. (n.d.). Retrieved February 18, 2015, from
Commercial & Back Yard Swing Sets & Equipment. (n.d.). Retrieved February 18, 2015, from
Accessible Playspaces in Canada: A Guidebook for Children's Playspaces that are Accessible to Persons with Disabilities based on CAN/CSA Z Annex H. (2007, January 1). Retrieved February 1, 2015, from
Shelley Wagner, BRM.H, CCPI, owner of Active Recreation (information regarding playground safety standards)
Mark

12. Questions?
Mike