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New ADA Guidance on Playgrounds Available

11/6/2014

The Access Board has released new guidance on selecting and installing playground surfaces. Developed by the National Center on Accessibility at Indiana University with funding from the board, the guide, Seven Things Every Playground Owner Should Know About the Accessibility of Their Playground Surfaces, outlines key considerations and steps in selecting, installing, and maintaining playground surfaces to ensure accessibility and compliance with accessibility standards, including those issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural Barriers Act.