{"id":13073,"date":"2019-11-13T09:00:13","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T14:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?p=13073"},"modified":"2022-01-12T12:07:07","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T17:07:07","slug":"a-playground-for-everyone-orange-county-to-host-workshops-to-create-future-inclusive-playgrounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/2019\/11\/a-playground-for-everyone-orange-county-to-host-workshops-to-create-future-inclusive-playgrounds\/","title":{"rendered":"A Playground for Everyone: Orange County to Host Workshops to Create Future Inclusive Playgrounds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Orange County will host a series of workshops designed to provide parents with an opportunity to contribute feedback on how to make parks and playgrounds more sensory friendly for children.\u00a0In order for a playground to be sensory-friendly, it needs to take into account the environmental factors that can contribute to a sensory overload, especially for children with autism.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe sometimes get inquiries and requests from the public regarding accessible or inclusive parks,\u201d explained Regina Ramos, project manager, planning and development, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orangecountyparks.net\/\">Orange County Parks and Recreation Division<\/a>. \u201cIt benefits everyone if we create an avenue for our park users to provide input, ask questions and have an in-person discussion about the County\u2019s existing and future playgrounds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The goal of the workshops is to hear from current and future playground users and incorporate feedback in the play area design, while staying within the approved budget.\u00a0It is important that parents are directly involved in the process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cParents know the day-to-day needs and wants of their children best and can help guide how to best maximize play for their children in our parks,\u201d added Ramos.<\/p>\n<p>Orange County is currently in the planning stages of the workshops, and hope to hold the first open house in February or March of 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Inclusive or sensory-friendly playgrounds stress the importance of inclusion in everyday activities, no matter a child\u2019s ability level. 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This is something the County wants to embrace and provide for its residents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBased on the communication we\u2019ve been receiving, we\u2019re hearing that inclusive play is a priority for our park users,\u201d said Ramos. \u201cThat makes it a priority for us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to be added to the outreach list for workshops, contact Orange County Parks and Recreation at 407-836-6200.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orange County will host a series of workshops designed to provide parents with an opportunity to contribute feedback on how to make parks and playgrounds more sensory friendly for children.\u00a0In order for a playground to be sensory-friendly, it needs to take into account the environmental factors that can contribute to a sensory overload, especially for 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