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This research explores how Dutch municipalities implement play policies that include disabled children in public playgrounds.

July 13, 2020Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale GeografieOpen Access

Inclusive Play Policies: Disabled Children And Their Access To Dutch Playgrounds

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RMRianne van MelikRadboud University Nijmegen NANick AlthuizenRadboud University Nijmegen

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Mixed-methods investigation of Dutch municipalities' play policies reveals gaps in accessibility for disabled children, highlighting a need for better communication.

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This research explores how Dutch municipalities implement play policies that include disabled children in public playgrounds.
Conducted an online survey of Dutch municipalities regarding their play policies
Executed interviews with civil servants, play professionals, and families with disabled children in two municipalities
Utilized a mixed-methods approach to gather qualitative and quantitative data
90% of municipalities have a play policy, but accessibility is often inadequate
Tailor-made adjustments are made in response to parents' requests, framing disability as an individual concern
Variability in expectations between parents and policy-makers affects playground enhancements

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Melik et al. (2020) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a10a85728c2d29469fe960e https://doi.org/10.1111/tesg.12457

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Mixed-methods investigation of Dutch municipalities' play policies reveals gaps in accessibility for disabled children, highlighting a need for better communication.

Inclusive Play Policies: Disabled Children And Their Access To Dutch Playgrounds

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Inclusive Play Policies: Disabled Children And Their Access To Dutch Playgrounds

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