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A Study on Basic Planning of Play Environment for Physically Disabled Children

  • JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE
  • Abbr : KIHA
  • 2003, 9(2), pp.51-58
  • Publisher : Korea Institute Of Healthcare Architecture
  • Research Area : Engineering > Architectural Engineering
  • Published : September 30, 2003

김영은 1 Kang Pyoung Keun 1 Ki-Chang Seong 2 Lee Keon-Ha 3

1건국대학교
2한국재활복지대학
3한서대학교

Candidate

ABSTRACT

The elements of a medium for gathering the able bodied and the disable bodied children are examined within the scope of this study. Starting from the importance of play for the children, the characteristics and the properties of middle childhood are chosen as domain. This study showed that though most of the playground sites were accessible to Physically disabled Children, and were safety.For Physically disabled Children, the opportunities to play in a play area depend largely on the accessibility of the facilities. this study also explored the play experience of children with disability. The play spaces and the playgrounds including the equipment are examined. The results of study suggest there be creatived planning items in terms of accessibility and domain, which, in detail, are summarized in following six points; Accessibility, Barrier-free, convenience, movement, safety, domain. A guideline on the design of an accessible & safety playground for Physically disabled Children should be made.

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