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“Boundless” Not a Generic Term: Please remember that when it comes to playgrounds, “Boundless” is not a generic term. There are other playgrounds that aim to exceed minimum accessibility standards, however, only a Boundless™ playground meets our nonprofit organization’s established criteria that incorporate universal design practices and child development theories. Click here to learn more. Please note that while other playgrounds may aim to be barrier-free for children with disabilities, Boundless™ playgrounds address the needs of children with a wide range of disabilities – not only physical, but also developmental, cognitive and sensory disabilities.
A Boundless™ playground: When writing about our playgrounds, we ask that you use the “TM” symbol to indicate that “Boundless™” is a trademarked term.
Boundless Playgrounds®: When referring to our organization name, please use the registered symbol after our full name (Boundless Playgrounds®) for first use on a page. Subsequent references do not require the registered mark but should use a capital “B” and “P.”
Children of All Abilities Playing Together: Please note that Boundless™ playgrounds are not play areas “for children with disabilities.” They are for children of all abilities – children with and without disabilities playing together, with rigor and challenge for all.
Preferred Wording – “Children with Disabilities”: Please avoid terms that people with disabilities and their families have told us can be offensive, such as “disabled children” or “handicapped children.” Instead, put the ‘person first’ by saying “children with disabilities” or “people with disabilities.”
Accessible vs. Inclusive: An accessible playground is one that meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The foundation for every Boundless™ playground is full compliance with ADA requirements and the playground industry. We then go beyond minimum requirements, incorporating universal design practices and child development theories into our standards, plus recommending additional best practices and enhancements. Click here to learn more.
Note About Our Inspiration, Jonathan’s Dream: Amy Jaffe Barzach, founder/chief inspiration officer of Boundless Playgrounds, explains, “Sometimes people think Jonathan’s Dream was the first Boundless™ playground, but it was actually the inspiration that led us to establish Boundless Playgrounds.” For more information about how Jonathan’s Dream inspired Boundless Playgrounds, click here.
