Accessibility and usability of playground environments for children under 12: A scoping review

Abstract

Occupational therapists are in an ideal position to advocate for children's occupational right to play, by combining knowledge of environmental barriers with an understanding of disability and specific knowledge of occupation. Through focusing on advocacy and change at policy and community levels, therapists can work to maximize social inclusion in playground settings.

Perspectives and research on play for children with disabilities

“…Given that all European states have ratified this convention, it is important that we understand its implications and know what is recommended to ensure children's rights are met. In other reviews of play and the rights of the child by our LUDI colleagues, we introduced some key conventions, some key articles within them, and some general comments that give a fuller overview (see Barron et al, 2017, andLynch &Moore, 2018 for a more detailed overview). However, for the purposes of this chapter, we are focusing on two articles in particular that are of interest for those of us who want to promote a child-centred, child's participation approach to working with children with disabilities, and enabling play: Article 12 and Article 31.…”

Continuing the dialogue: A rights‐approach in occupational therapy

“…However, little information was provided regarding the theoretical underpinnings for these occupational rights (Durocher, Gibson & Rappolt, 2014). From its initial conception, the overall idea of occupational rights has carried forward (Hammell & Iwama, 2012;Moore & Lynch, 2015;Nilsson & Townsend, 2010), but little reference has been made to these four specific rights. Hammell (2008, p. 62) defined the right to occupation as "the right of all people to engage in meaningful occupations that contribute positively to their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of their communities."…”

“…In their scoping review of the literature which focussed on accessibility of playground environments, Moore and Lynch (2015) identify Article 31 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (United Nations General Assembly, 1989) which specifies the right to play (p. 343). In their scoping review of the literature which focussed on accessibility of playground environments, Moore and Lynch (2015) identify Article 31 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (United Nations General Assembly, 1989) which specifies the right to play (p. 343).…”

“…Similarly, the right to play has been identified as a human right that is relevant to children's occupational engagement. In their scoping review of the literature which focussed on accessibility of playground environments, Moore and Lynch (2015) identify Article 31 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (United Nations General Assembly, 1989) which specifies the right to play (p. 343). They elucidate a lack of government action internationally in ratifying this right for children with disabilities and immigrant children.…”

Usabilidade e estratégias de divulgação de uma rede social virtual para pessoas com deficiência

“…Demais estudos que analisaram sites destinados à PcD, desenvolvidos sem a avaliação da usabilidade e das necessidades das PcD, não possuem acesso e engajamento (LOUW, 2017;CHEN et al, 2014;MOORE;LYNCH, 2015;KUSHALNAGAR et al, 2015 (OMS, 2011;ONU, 2017). Esses dados corroboram com estudos que apontam os gastos anuais com a saúde em média de 300 mil por uma PCD, refletindo na economia familiar e governamental (WHO, 2007;NOGUEIRA, 2014;NSCIS, 2014;NAS et al, 2015).…”