Universal Design in a park setting

Accessibility Consultation and Training Services, Inc.

Mark Trieglaff – President, ACTServices, Inc.Background in Outdoor and Therapeutic RecreationCertified Wilderness LeaderCertified ADA CoordinatorWorked at:

Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA) as a Recreation Therapist.

Brookfield Zoo as the Access Coordinator for People with Disabilities (Noted in “Universal Design Exemplars” CD)

LCM Architects as an Accessibility Specialist and Project Manager

Accessibility Consultation and Training Services (ACTServices, Inc.)

Signed in 1990, Revised the ADA Accessibility Guidelines in 2010, new

areas covered included: Recreational Areas

Amusement Rides

Recreational Boating Facilities

Exercise Machines and Equipment

Fishing Piers

Golf Facilities

Miniature Golf Facilities

Play Areas

Swimming Pools

Shooting Facilities

Americans With Disabilities Act

Forest Glen Park Development Project

Kellogg Foundation Award to Incorporate Universal Design

Principle 1 Equity of Use

Element 1 – WalkwaysEntrance off Accessible Parking •Same route all children and adults would take•Gentle slope usable by wide range of people

Principle 6 low physical effort

Principle 1 Equity of Use

Element 1 – Walkways Entrance off of sidewalk/bike path•Same route all children and adults would take•Gentle slope usable by wide range of people

Principle 6 low physical effort

Principle 1 Equity of Use

Element 1 – Walkways Walkways within the Park•Same route all children and adults would take•Gentle slope usable by wide range of people

Principle 6 low physical effort

Principle 1 Equity of Use

Element 2 – Playground

Access to Elevated Play Components Requires Access to Only 50% of the Elevated Play Components

Principle 6 low physical effort

Transfer Platform Ramp System One Side

Principle 1 Equity of Use

Element 2 – Playground Ramp the Full Length of Upper Level of Playground – 90% of elevated play components

•Same route all children and adults would take•Stay in wheelchair, don’t climb stairs

Principle 6 low physical effort

Principle 1 Equity of Use

Element 2 – Playground - Upper Level Challenge Area

•Challenging section includes transfer up to elements Principle 6 low physical effort

Still connecting to the challenging levels

Principle 4 Easy to Perceive

Element 3 - Playground Surface Unitary Rubberized Surface - The color code to denote higher levels. Walkway provides a smooth transition to the playground surface at 50% of the area.

Principle 7 size & space for approach

& use

Principle 4 Easy to Perceive

Element 3 - Playground Surface Mogul Features

Principle 7 size & space for approach

& use

Element 3 - Playground Surface Smooth Transitions/Good Solid Surface

Walkway provides a smooth transition to the playground surface at 50% of the area.

Principle 7 size & space for approach

& use

Principle 7 size & space for approach

& use

Element 3 - Swing Surface –Smooth Transitions/Good Solid Surface

Walkway provides a smooth transition to the playground surface at 40% of the area.

Principle 7 size & space for approach

& use

Element 3 - Swing Surface –Smooth Transitions/Good Solid Surface

Principle 1 Equity of Use

Element 4 – Accessible Swings

Principle 2 Flexible in Use

Element 5 - Raised Water Feature and Garden Bed

Various height of water feature and garden

Principle 3 Simple & Intuitive in use

Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Textured Water FeatureVarious height of activation panelsActivation panels by touch or rolling/stepping on.

Principle 3 Simple & Intuitive in use

Principle 6 low physical effort

Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Wheelchair and Foot Activation PlateVarious height of activation panelsActivation panels by touch or rolling/stepping on.

Principle 3 Simple & Intuitive in use

Principle 6 low physical effort

Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Side Touch Activation PlateVarious height of activation panelsActivation panels by touch or rolling/stepping on.

Principle 3 Simple & Intuitive in use

Principle 6 low physical effort

Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Ledge Touch Activation PlateVarious height of activation panelsActivation panels by touch or rolling/stepping on.

Principle 3 Simple & Intuitive in use

Principle 6 low physical effort

Principle 7 size & space for approach

& use

Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Spray water into bowl

Height of garden bed and within reach range.

Principle 7 size & space for approach

& use

Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Wheelchair and/or short physical height

Height of garden bed and within reach range.

Element 6 Picnic Shelter Accessible picnic tables under shelter or in sun.

Principle 1 Equity of Use

Overall Grounds DesignBermed on street side for intuitive border and barrier

Principle 3 Simple &

Intuitive in use

Overall Grounds DesignBermed on street side for intuitive border and barrier

Principle 3 Simple &

Intuitive in use

The Forest Glen Park Team

Kellogg Foundation – Additional Funding for Universal Design features

DuPage Community Foundation (Dave McGowan) – Foundation for distributing grant money.

Woodridge Park District (Mike Adams, Executive Director, Jenny Knitter, Superintendent of Planning and Development). Initiated and assisted in project development.

Hitchcock Design Group – Steve Konters, Architect.ACTServices, Inc. – Mark Trieglaff, President.

Ramp Easier Access to Elevated Playground Components

Mark Trieglaff, PresidentAccessibility Consultation and Training Services, Inc.

915 Eddy CourtWheaton, IL 60187

(630) 303-3677 (cell)mark@actservicesconsulting.com

www.actservicesconsulting.com

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