Challenge: Include children where they are excluded
Fresh air, exercise, creative play, and social contact: playgrounds make a significant contribution to children's development.
But around 80% of playgrounds in Germany are designed in such a way that children with disabilities cannot use them. The remaining 20% are generally not completely barrier-free, but have some inclusive elements, such as barrier-free play equipment. Only around 4% of playgrounds offer an inclusive play experience for all children.
As meeting places, inclusive playgrounds have an impact far beyond the children themselves - not only do they benefit children and the people accompanying them through...