American Crystal Sugar is proud to award the Highland Inclusive Playground a check for $10,000 to help with the creation of the Inclusive Playground. A playground designed so that all can play. This will be the only inclusive playground within 80 miles providing an incredible opportunity for families within our region.
Highland Elementary School in Crookston, is raising funds to bring an inclusive playground to our community. Play is essential for a child’s healthy brain development.
Though play, children are given the opportunity to learn about themselves, create and nurture social relationships, improve regulation of emotions, and gain an understanding of how to interact with the world around them. While traditional playgrounds are built to encourage play, they are not inclusive.
What makes a playground inclusive?
- Rubberized footing allowing wheelchairs, walkers, and stroller playground access.
- Wheelchair ramps throughout the play structure
- Stainless steel slides to accommodate cochlear implants
- Wheelchair accessible glider with bend and handrails
- Multiple deep seated swings and seesaw for balance support
- Accessible music station and activity panels
- Foundation material and depth design to improve fall-height safety
- Multiples areas designed to promote sensor integration, coordination, social interaction, and cognitive development
If you too would like to donate to this very needed playground So All Can Play, please contact Highland Elementary School Principal, Chris Trostad, or Crookston Public School Superintendent, Randal Bergquist.
American Crystal is proud to support the Highland Inclusive Playground and hopes this grant will help to fund this So All Can Play.
