A play park for all Play equipment is vital for children’s
TALK TUBES
social, physical and emotional
These promote social interaction,
development. And we know how
imaginative play, speech development and
important the playground in Diss park is
turn-taking (both in speaking and listening).
in supporting this. Which is why we’re
Ages: 2+
committed to keeping it current, updated,
Requires: 2 users
interactive, inclusive and, most
INCLUSIVE ELEMENTS
importantly, fun!
• Stimulate hearing capacities • Accessible at ground level for wheelchairs
If you’ve visited Diss park in the last few months, you’ll have noticed several new additions to the play area. Using feedback from a public consultation last summer, we
• Suitable for children with visual impairments • Children with learning difficulties will encounter appropriate types of stimulation
sourced three different designs that were better suited to 4 to 8-year-olds and
MUSICAL FLOWER PLAY PANELS
children with additional needs.
These encourage physical and practical play and improve coordination and
We asked you to choose your favourite. And
concentration.
a design by equipment maker Proludic,
Ages: 1+
which featured a fully wheelchair accessible
Requires: 3 users
seesaw, came out on top. The new
INCLUSIVE ELEMENTS
equipment, acquired using allocated park
• Encourages communication for children
play equipment funds, has now been installed. And it’s been a big hit with children of all ages and abilities so far.
with autism • The flowers provide visual stimulation through movement, bright colours and contrast
So, what’s there to explore? What makes it
• The curved shape of each stem means
so inclusive? And how can it support your
optimal user-friendliness for children in
child’s development? Let’s look.
wheelchairs GIANT FOUR IN A ROW Encourages role play and social play. Has 48 movable red and yellow sliding discs that easily glide around the panel. Ages: 2+ Requires: 2 users INCLUSIVE ELEMENTS • Sensory, tactile
28 Diss Matters Summer 2022
