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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

MOTION NO. 6

MOTION: Councillor J. Graham

"That this Committee agrees that the Council undertake works to ensure that our existing playgrounds are autism friendly. Furthermore that the Council accommodate this in all future playgrounds and play-spaces in the programme."

REPORT:

Prior to commencing the 2014 – 2018 Play Space programme, the Council received advice on Universal Design and developed a short document that reflects this and is issued with each tender. This document contains information from the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design.  The Council also includes accessibility as a marking criteria in every new playground.  Items such as the double width slides, increased sensory play and free play opportunities are an outcome of this approach.  We are constantly developing our knowledge in this area but if there are any specific measures which we may not be aware of we are happy to consider them.