Volunteer Spotlight: Rene Hart! 🌟 We’re so grateful for Rene and everything she brings to the Inclusive Play Project! She shows up for us in countless ways, dedicating her time, energy, and passion to our mission. Her commitment inspires us and reminds us why community matters. Thank you, Rene, for being such an important part of IPP—you make a difference every day!

We’d like to send a heartfelt thank you to the Kin Club of Gananoque for their amazing $10,000 donation! 🤗 Your support is helping us create Kingston’s first fully inclusive playground—a space where kids of all abilities can play, grow, and connect. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our community. #InclusivePlayProject #KingstonCommunity #AccessibilityMatters #PlayForAll #InclusivePlayground #MakingADifference #GananoqueKinClub

A huge thank you to the incredible Health Care Administration students at St. Lawrence College for dedicating their time today to promote their upcoming event in support of the Inclusive Play Project! 📅 Event details: 🗓️ When: December 3rd, 2024 ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM 📍 Where: St. Lawrence College, Kingston This student-led fundraiser is helping bring Kingston’s first fully accessible playground to life! The event will engage students, staff, and faculty across campus to raise funds and awareness. You can donate to their initiative here: link in bio! We’re so grateful for these passionate students and their professors for making such an impactful effort to support inclusive play. #InclusivePlayProject #FundraiserForACause #SLCStudents #KingstonON #AccessiblePlay

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the @motionball_kingston Marathon of Sport event on Saturday—it was an unforgettable day! Together, through the auction and raffle, we raised just shy of $15,000 for IPP! These funds will go directly toward the ReviWheel Spinner, an amazing piece of playground equipment that allows children of all abilities to explore movement and play together, including those using wheeled mobility devices. We are so grateful to motionball for partnering with us and supporting our vision for better inclusive play, and to the incredible local businesses that contributed to the auction. A huge thank-you to the volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the auction a success—special shoutout to Marci McMullen for going above and beyond! 🙌 Another big thank-you to @newdaymarketingco for their wonderful social media coverage of the auction and the event. This event was a true celebration of community, inclusion, and generosity. Thank you for helping us take one more step toward making inclusive play a reality in Kingston! 💙 #InclusivePlayProject #motionball #ReviWheelSpinner #InclusivePlay #CommunitySupport

A huge thank you to QCAC (@qcacofficial) and CGN (@cgn.queens) for organizing such an incredible volleyball tournament in support of the Inclusive Play Project! 🏐 Your efforts brought the community together for a fun-filled day of competition, great food, and inclusivity. We’re so grateful for your support in helping us move closer to building Kingston’s first fully accessible playground. Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and made this event such a success! Together, we’re making play accessible for all. 💙 #InclusivePlayProject #FundraisingWithPurpose #CommunitySupport

We’re so excited to announce the launch of our brand-new website! 💻🎉 Check it out to explore playground updates, follow our fundraising journey, and discover how you can get involved in creating Kingston’s first fully inclusive playground. You’ll also find resources on inclusivity, details about our community initiatives, and ways to support the cause. Thank you to New Day Marketing Co. for their work on designing and building the site. Stay connected, and help us make play accessible for everyone: www.inclusiveplayproject.com

🎃 Happy Halloween! This past weekend, @jessicahellard1 and her team at @jessicahellardrealestate held the first Kingston Treat Accessible Halloween Village on Purcell Crescent! Thanks to the incredible support from the Kingston community, this event became a true celebration of inclusivity. We’re so grateful to the neighbors on Purcell Crescent, the dedicated volunteers, and the many local businesses and community members who helped make Halloween accessible for all. 🎉 With everyone’s help, $915 was raised for the Inclusive Play Project—bringing Kingston one step closer to its first fully inclusive playground. Let’s keep the spirit of accessibility going! Check out @treataccessibly for tips on making Halloween inclusive at home, and don’t forget to share your Halloween photos to inspire others. 🧡

The @playlsi Sway Fun® Glider brings kids of all abilities together to enjoy the joy of movement and teamwork! With room for wheelchair users and friends, this accessible playground feature lets everyone join in on the fun. The gentle swaying motion is controlled by the users, making it perfect for social interaction and group play. At IPP, we’re committed to creating play spaces where every child, no matter their abilities, can share in the excitement. 💛 #InclusivePlay #SwayFunGlider #PlayForAll #AccessiblePlay #CommunityBuilding

Tiiu, a dedicated special education teacher with over 15 years of experience, shares why an inclusive playground would be life-changing for students of all abilities. It’s more than just a place to play—it’s a destination for connection, joy, and community. 💛 Let’s work together to make this dream a reality, so that every child can enjoy the playful experiences they deserve. Because everyone deserves the right to play. 🎥: @videobysky #InclusivePlay #PlayForAll #AccessiblePlaygrounds #YGKCommunity

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 🍂🦃 We hope you had a wonderful long weekend filled with delicious food, warm moments, and special memories with loved ones. #Thanksgiving2024 #YGKCommunity #InclusivePlay #InclusivePlayProject

We’re excited to highlight the @playlsi We-Go-Round®—a fully wheelchair-accessible merry-go-round that brings joy and inclusivity to every playground! Designed with Digifuse™ panels for vibrant, durable graphics, this structure allows kids of all abilities to join in the fun together. Everyone can participate in the spinning excitement, fostering connection and smiles all around! 🤗 #InclusivePlay #PlayForAll #AccessiblePlaygrounds #YGKCommunity #WeGoRound

Taking your family to the park is a simple joy that every family should have. For Laura, it’s a constant struggle to make sure all her children can truly enjoy the experience together. With the lack of accessibility, she’s often torn between supporting one child and leaving the other behind. No family should feel this way. Let’s work together to build an inclusive park where every child can play, explore, and belong. 🤗 🎥: @videobysky #InclusivePlayground #AccessibilityForAll #KingstonCommunity

We are incredibly thankful to Back to the Farm: MacKinnon Brothers Beer & Music Festival and MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Company for selecting the Inclusive Play Project as this year’s charity to fundraise for. The weather turned out to be beautiful, adding to the perfect atmosphere for a day filled with live music, amazing food/beer, and incredible community spirit. We’re so grateful for the overwhelming support and generosity from everyone who attended, helping us take another step toward building Kingston’s first fully inclusive playground. Being part of this unforgettable event was truly an honour, and we can’t thank everyone enough! 🤗 #InclusivePlay #AccessibilityMatters #KingstonCommunity

Join us at Kingston Giant Tiger locations today until 3 PM for a BBQ fundraiser in support of the Inclusive Play Project! 🎉 Enjoy a delicious $5 combo, with 100% of proceeds going toward creating accessible playgrounds, thanks to Giant Tiger for donating all the food, United Rentals for the BBQ equipment, and the amazing Motionball volunteers running the event! 📍 Locations: • Giant Tiger Kingston West (656 Gardiners Rd) • Giant Tiger Kingston Central (813 Princess St) Plus, from September 13-22, both Kingston Giant Tiger stores are hosting a ‘Round Up’ donation campaign—round up your purchases and support inclusive play spaces in our community! 🌟 #InclusivePlayProject #SupportLocal #KingstonEvents #AccessiblePlaygrounds

We had a fantastic meeting today with Mayor Paterson and Councillor Brandon Tozzo to discuss the incredible community support for the Inclusive Play Project! 🙌 Our team is excited to be part of the important conversations happening at City Hall around accessibility in Kingston. Together, we’re working towards a more inclusive future for everyone. #InclusivePlay #AccessibilityMatters #KingstonCommunity

Here’s the latest rendering of our inclusive playground, now with a fence added for extra safety! The gap you see will be filled by a gate in the final design, ensuring secure and easy access for everyone. This visual just highlights the entry point for now. We’re thrilled to keep moving forward on this project and can’t wait to see it come to life! #InclusivePlayground #AccessibilityForAll #KingstonCommunity

From September 13-22, both Kingston Giant Tiger stores are hosting a ‘Round Up’ donation campaign at checkout. Your extra change will help create inclusive playgrounds where children with diverse abilities can connect, explore, and thrive together! And don’t miss our Fundraising BBQ on Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – for just $5, enjoy a hot dog, chips, and a drink, with all proceeds supporting the Inclusive Play Project! 🌭 📍 Locations: Giant Tiger Kingston West (656 Gardiners Rd) Giant Tiger Kingston Central (813 Princess St) A huge thank you to Giant Tiger for their generosity and commitment to building a more inclusive community! Let’s come together and make a difference! 💙 #TheInclusivePlayProject #Playgrounds4Everyone #CommunitySupport #YGKLove #inclusivity

A heartfelt thank you to @berg_access for their incredibly generous $2,000 donation to the Inclusive Play Project! BERG Access & Mobility specializes in providing accessibility solutions such as ramps, stairlifts, and wheelchair lifts, helping individuals regain their independence and navigate the world with ease. Your support is helping us create a playground where everyone, regardless of ability, can come together to enjoy the freedom and joy of play. We truly appreciate your dedication to accessibility and inclusion in our community! 🤗 #TheInclusivePlayProject #Playgrounds4Everyone #Donation

Every parent deserves to be part of their child’s joy, especially during playtime. But for many in our community, playgrounds in Kingston present barriers that limit interaction with their kids. This new inclusive playground would change that—allowing parents in wheelchairs to actively engage, laugh, and play alongside their little ones. Together, we can create a space where no one is left on the sidelines. 💙 Let’s build a playground for everyone. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Justin! 🎥: @videobysky #TheInclusivePlayProject #Playgrounds4Everyone #CommunitySupport

Sending out a heartfelt thank you to Kingston Veterinary Clinic for their donation to the Inclusive Play Project❤️ We continue to be so inspired by the community support behind this playground. Donations like these also help us continue advocating for inclusive play here in Kingston! #TheInclusivePlayProject #Playgrounds4Everyone #CommunitySupport

🎥 Meet the family behind The Lemonade Stand! 🍋 Watch as they share their journey of supporting The Inclusive Play Project. Inspired by their own experiences and a desire for more inclusive spaces, they turned a summer lemonade stand into a community effort, raising $500 to help make our dream playground a reality! Hear their story and the heartwarming feedback from our community. Thank you to everyone who made this possible! 💛 #InclusivePlayProject #InclusivityMatters #YGK #InclusiveEducation

A huge thank you to Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co. for their generous $10,000 donation towards the Inclusive Play Project in celebration of their 150th anniversary. We received their cheque at the Rotary Club of Kingston meeting last week, which puts our fundraising to date over the $200k mark! Combined with the funds we received from Council, we are now sitting at just over $500k in funds towards the new inclusive playground. Thank you so much to Dalton and Dar for helping to make this donation happen! We feel very honoured to receive this amazing gift. @rotaryclubkingstonon #TheInclusivePlayProject #Playgrounds4Everyone #Donation

THANK YOU @mackinnonbrewing for choosing The Inclusive Play Project ♿️ as your 2024 Back To The Farm Festival Charity Partner 🌽🙏 It was an amazing day talking to the community, raising awareness and funds for the first inclusive playground in Kingston! Special thanks to ❤️ The playground’s designer and builder @abc.recreation for loaning us a communication board. ❤️ Hill View Farms for their corn and corn table which created an amazing sensory experience for the kids to enjoy ❤️ The loan of games from @eafkingston - always a supportive partner of this project ❤️ Many volunteers and organizers for running the day! This project relies on community events like this in order to get word out and reach more people for support. It was an honour to be a part of today’s epic event! 🎶 @deadrootrevival #InclusivePlay #BackToTheFarm #BackToTheFarm2024 #Community #Playgrounds4Everyone

Our hearts are full of gratitude today as we share the amazing news—City Council has approved $300,000 to help bring our dream of an inclusive playground to life at Shannon Park! 🤗👏🎉 A huge thank you to City Council for having us, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, Visit Kingston, the incredible supporters who rallied with us, the Starbucks team who were onsite, and especially Rachel and Sara for their powerful presentation. Together, we’re one step closer to creating a playground where every child can play!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out tonight for our IPP community event, our delegation celebration ♿️❤️ Also a big shout out to Starbucks for bringing the much needed refreshments! We continue to be so honoured by the community support behind this project, and we can't wait to see what the future holds. Our delegation to Council went really well, and we will have more updates to come! A big thank you to Council members for their wonderful follow-up questions, and to Canadian Tire Jumpstart for announcing their ongoing support. We are going to build this playground! 👏 #TheInclusivePlayProject #DelegationCelebration #Playgrounds4Everyone #CouncilMeeting

Tomorrow Night!! 👏 Just a reminder about our IPP event outside City Hall tomorrow evening from 6-7 pm! We are joining together IN PERSON to advocate for inclusive play prior to the August 13th City Council Meeting. IPP will be presenting a delegation requesting financial support from Council for the playground. We would love to see you there! Sign making materials and light refreshments will be provided (but feel free to bring your own sign too). There will also be a sign making contest for some awesome Starbucks swag ❤️ Let's show Council that the Kingston community would like to see more inclusive play spaces! (Besides... the event presents a good excuse to head downtown for some ice cream afterwards) 😉🍦 @city.of.kingston #TheInclusivePlayProject #CityofKingston #Playgrounds4Everyone

The Inclusive Play Project would like to send a huge thank you to V2Innovations Mobility(@v2innovations) for Life for their generous donation towards our playground. 👏 V2 Innovations has been an incredible supporter of our efforts through their social media promotions and participation in our Inclusive Fun Fair. Donations like this one continue to push our momentum forward, and we are beyond grateful for this incredible support. Playgrounds should be for everyone, and IPP wouldn’t be where it is today without the amazing community rallying behind us! #InclusivePlay #CommunitySupport

CONTEST CLOSED! Winner has been announced and contacted. Thank you to everyone who entered. Want to win a pair of tickets to the @mackinnonbrewing's "Back to the Farm" Beer & Music Festival on August 18th? 🎶🍻 Here's your chance! To enter, follow us, share this post and comment below to let us know who you'd bring with you! 🗓️ The winner will be randomly selected, contacted and announced on August 15th. We're thrilled to share that this year, the festival is supporting The Inclusive Play Project, helping us create accessible playgrounds for all children. We couldn't be more excited about this partnership! ------ Please note: The winner will ONLY be contacted through this The Inclusive Play Project page. No third parties involved, no personal information or payment will be requested, and you won't need to click any links to claim your prize. http://www.inclusiveplayproject.com/rules This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta.

Your support has been incredible, and now we need you more than ever. On August 13th, from 6-7 pm, join us outside Kingston City Hall to show your commitment to the Inclusive Play Project. The more people we can have demonstrating support, the better! This will encourage our City Council (who have been big supporters), our donors, and future potential partners, to see how important this is to our community. We’ll have craft supplies at the Kingston Visitor Information Centre for making signs to cheer the City on. Wear your IPP t-shirts and bring your enthusiasm to welcome City Council members! Every voice counts in showing that Kingston supports inclusivity in playgrounds. Please put this in your calendar and share often! Let’s advocate together for inclusion in Kingston! #InclusivePlayground #Inclusive4All #InclusivePlayProject #YGK

We are so incredibly pleased to celebrate an AMAZING milestone today! 👏 The IPP successfully presented a $25,000 cheque to Mayor Bryan Paterson at City Hall this afternoon. Mayor Paterson expressed the following: "It is truly inspiring to witness the efforts being made to raise funds for such an important project in our community. Every child deserves to enjoy a playground, and the community's response and support give me hope that we will cross that finish line. These funds are a significant step towards making this vision a reality". IPP has now raised just shy of $200,000! We will get there, one dollar at a time! 🛝❤️ @city.of.kingston @mayorpaterson #TheInclusivePlayProject #Playgrounds4Everyone #ChequePresentation

I think one of my favourite inclusive pieces that will be incorporated into the new playground is this cool roller slide (you can find this particular slide in Picton, ON). Did you know? 🤷‍♀️🦻 If you have hearing aids or cochlear implants, regular slides can be a no-go because of the static they produce. The roller slide makes no static, and it also provides some super fun sensory feedback! Not only that, the heavier you are the faster you go... so grown ups be prepared if you decide to give it a try 🤣This sweet girl was kind enough to demo the slide for you, broken leg and all! We will be sending out a fundraising update in the next few weeks... we are SO excited to share our progress with you! The outpouring of support from the community has been amazing, and an update is long overdue. Stay tuned! ⭐️ #TheInclusivePlayProject #Playgrounds4Everyone

You asked for them, and now the IPP mugs are HERE! ☕️❤️☕️❤️ These adorable 15 oz. mugs are $20, with $10 from each one going directly to the Inclusive Play Project. For those morning when you just need an extra big cup of coffee... Local pick up in the west end. Click the link in our bio for order details! 👌 #TheInclusivePlayProject #Playgrounds4Everyone #IPPMug #WeLoveInclusionAndCoffee

We were so thrilled that our recent fundraiser at Shannon Park in Kingston was a huge success, raising an incredible $10,000 and bringing a lot of awareness and inclusion to our community! So thrilled, in fact, that we’ve booked our Inclusive Fun Fair for 2025 🌟 ✨ Save the Date: Inclusive Fun Fair 2025! ✨ We can’t wait to welcome you back next year for an even bigger and better event! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. 📅 Date: June 7, 2025 📍 Location: Shannon Park and Rideau Heights Community Centre, Kingston Check out this amazing video reel showcasing the highlights from the event – a day full of joy, laughter, and community spirit. We are so grateful for the wonderful feedback we received and for the support from all the organizations that made this possible. Join us for a fun filled day of classic fair activities to celebrate accessible play and inclusion! 💖 Let’s continue to make a difference together. We’d love for your organization to join us again as a vendor or sponsorship in creating unforgettable memories and supporting a great cause. 🤝 #InclusiveFunFair #InclusiveFunFair2024 #Fundraiser #Community #SaveTheDate #InclusiveFunFair2025 #ShannonPark #Kingston #YGK #MakingADifference #InclusivePlayground #Fundraising #CommunityEvent #InclusionMatters #Inclusion #Accessibility

We have a winner! 👏 The votes were tallied across our socials, and video option 1 scored the most likes! This sweet girl did such an amazing job explaining why an inclusive playground is so needed here in Kingston. We will be in touch to help you collect your prize! A big thank you to everyone who submitted videos, and for all those who voted. Also a big thank you to @therockinghorsetoys for the gift card! We also drew a random voter... Mandy Stapley please send us a DM and we will make sure you receive your @dominos_kingston_on pizza coupon and IPP key chain! 🍕 #TheInclusivePlayProject #Playgrounds4Everyone #IPPVideoCampaign

Remember all those videos you guys made during Accessibilty Week for the IPP Video Campaign? Well, we randomly drew 3 videos from your submissions and now it's time to VOTE! The winner will take home a scooter prize pack and a $25 gift card from @therockinghorsetoys. How to vote? Simple complete the poll (Option 1, 2 or 3) and we will tally up the votes! As an added bonus, if you vote you will automatically be in the draw for some @dominos_kingston_on pizza vouchers and a sweet IPP key chain! Voting will be open until Wednesday July 10th at 12 pm❤️🛝 #TheInclusivePlayProject #Playgrounds4Everyone Which video is your favourite? ⭐️

Ok everyone, the Inclusive Play Project needs your help! We will be presenting to City Council in the next month or two and we need some data! Please take two minutes to fill out our survey about Kingston's playgrounds. We really want to capture how the community feels about our current outdoor play spaces 🙋🏻‍♀️🛝 Also if you can share the survey on your own socials, that would be much appreciated! The more info we can collect the better!! Copy and paste link to survey from here: 👇 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3TCYqKSoi0qeL0zs95uj44547AitmHhCte8Xdg-gykBUQjBEUTI1VTVaV0E2TVNJQUJaTkFUWjdRWS4u #theinclusiveplayproject #playgrounds4everyone #survey

Wow! 🍕🥳❤️ A huge thank you to @dominos_kingston_on and Monica and Jesse from @1043freshradio for supporting this awesome fundraiser. Also a big thanks to our IPP volunteers, and everyone who stopped in to buy pizza! One step closer! 💪 #TheInclusivePlayProject #DominosPizza #Fundraiser #Playgrounds4Everyone

Still so in love with our Inclusive Play Project bracelets from @beaded.by.ari2 😍 #theinclusiveplayproject #playgrounds4everyone #socutethough

The results are in from the IPP Accessibility Week Fundraising Challenge and we cannot believe the amazing response from both the @limestonedsb and @algonquin_lakeshore. While the money was by no means our main goal for Accessibility Week, we are so honoured to be on the receiving end of everyone's hard work! Collaboratively across both schools boards staff and students raised over $6,000 towards our inclusive playground equipment 🥹 Tied for 1st place we had the centre class at St. Thomas More Catholic School and the kindergarten and DD class at Polson Park Public School... both groups raised $1000 each! We are so excited to see this amazing generation of change makers stepping up to help ensure inclusion becomes the norm in years to come. Thank you everyone for believing in our vision and helping us move that much closer to our fundraising goals ❤️ because playgrounds should be for everyone! A big thank you to @dominos_kingston_on for the pizza coupons. We hope you guys enjoy your pizza parties! Well deserved! 🍕🍕 #theinclusiveplayproject #accessibiltyweek2024 #playgrounds4everyone #pizzaparty

What an amazing turnout today!! Two more hours to stop by the new @dominos_kingston_on at 331 Bath Road in support of the Inclusive Play Project. Thank you to everyone who already stopped by for lunch! ❤️🍕

Here at the IPP we love inclusion... and coffee ❤️❤️❤️ How cute is this mug?! #theinclusiveplayproject #playgrounds4everyone

Another adorable video that was submitted for our IPP Video Campaign 😍 The SK class from Kingston Christian School has something to say about inclusive play! We will be starting the voting to pick the winner for the campaign in the next few weeks! #theinclusiveplayproject #ippvideochallenge #playgrounds4everyone @kingston_christian_school

Drumroll please....! 🥁 We did a random draw this morning from all the photos IPP was tagged in from the fun fair and we have our pizza giveaway winner!! We will send a DM to the lucky winner to claim their prize! Congratulations! Such a great photo 📸 #theinclusiveplayproject #ippfunfair #playgrounds4everyone Thank you to everyone who participated! @dominos_kingston_on

The Inclusive Play Project is sending out a huge thank you to Swyrich Corporation for their generous donation towards our inclusive play equipment. Donations like this one continue to move us forward toward building a playground that everyone in Kingston can enjoy, no matter their ability level. We are so appreciative of the community's response to our initiative, and grateful that local businesses like Swyrich are stepping forward to help make our vision a reality. Because playgrounds should be for everyone! 🛝❤️ #theinclusiveplayproject #playgrounds4everyone #swyrichcorporation

Come support the IPP next Wednesday at the new Domino's Grand Opening! 100% of proceeds from their medium cheese or pepperoni pizzas will be going towards the new playground equipment. @dominos_kingston_on Sounds like a good reason to grab lunch ❤️🍕 #kingstondominos #theinclusiveplayproject #playgrounds4everyone

We are beyond thrilled to announce that the IPP Inclusive Fun Fair brought in over $10,000 towards our new Cozy Dome! A wholehearted thank you to the people who donated after the event, and to Erin Finn for supporting IPP through the @women_makingimpact event last night. The positive feedback from the community following this fun fair has been truly overwhelming. You've left us no choice but to host it again next year! ❤️🥹 Stay tuned for the save the date! #theinclusiveplayproject #ippfunfair

Another thank you to @kingstontrolley for spending the day with us at the fair, and providing lots of wonderful photo ops for families! 📸 We also want to thank the amazing staff at the RHCC for going above and beyond during the event to make sure everything ran smoothly. #theinclusiveplayproject #ippfunfair

We are sending another special shout out to @starbucks and @blush13co for going above and beyond with their wonderful booth, and for helping collect donations towards the playground equipment with their delicious lemonade 🍋 Also thank you to @gianttigerstore for their fun games, sweet swag giveaways and mascot appearance! photos courtesy of Ben Myers Media #theinclusiveplayproject #ippfunfair

We had 40 agencies attend the IPP Inclusive Fun Fair on Saturday to stand behind our playground project, and to help us advocate for inclusive play! ❤️ We were so honoured by the outpouring of support, and so excited to also help showcase to the community all the amazing work these groups/organizations are already doing here in Kingston! Every group brought an amazing set up, with all kinds of creative games and activities. We saw everything from cornhole to mini putt to multi sensory tables. We had several families say how neat it was to learn about so many groups they had never heard of! I didn't manage to get a photo of everyone, but here are a few smiling faces you might recognize from the event. Thank you again to all these agencies for their support, their time and their fabulous energy! We were also asked on several occasions if we will be running the event again next year... I think we might just have to 😉🛝❤️ Because playgrounds should be for everyone! #theinclusiveplayproject #ippfunfair Community Living Kingston and District @kingstoncommunitycu @eastersealson @motionball_kingston @specialolympicsontario @earlyon @Alzheimer Society of Ontario @youthdiversion @ablesailkingston @wagatqueens @jessicahellardrealestate @rotaryclubkingstonon @kingstonfrontenacrotary @kingstonfrontsohl @kingstonfrontenacpl @kingstonfrontenacrotaryclub @kidsinclusive.enfantsinclus @algonquin_lakeshore @limestonedsb @epilepsysoutheasternontario @quintilianway @bloomskillscentre @maltbycentre @bbbs.kingston @bgcsoutheast @v2innovations @swamkingston @inclusivecommunitiescanada @abc.recreation @queenswheelchairbasketball @revvedupqueens @activeorthopedicsolutions @willowfamilyot @ontariomedicalsupply @connectwellconnections @kingstonypenguins @stride_academy_inc @hulprinc @bigwordslittlepeople @visionlossrehabcanada @xtraawesome @eafkingston

Hey everyone, it's giveaway time! 🍕🍕🍕 We want to see all of your fabulous photos from the IPP Inclusive Fun Fair yesterday! So much so, we are going to give away some free pizzas! How? Easy peasy. Post your fun fair photos on socials and tag us @inclusiveplayproject and use the hashtags #theinclusiveplayproject and #ippfunfair. We will then randomly draw the winner! You could win three large pizzas (3 toppings) courtesy of @dominoscanada, as well as this super cute IPP keychain made by @blush13co. You can tag your pics up until June 14th, winner will be announced June 15th. Let's see your awesome photos! 📸 #theinclusiveplayproject #ippfunfair

Sharing just a few snaps from the AMAZING Inclusive Fun Fair at Shannon Park today (more to come) 😍 The turn out to this event was absolutely incredible, and the community support behind this playground project is really inspiring. Thank you so much to our sponsors: @loblawsprincessstreet, @loblaws_midland_kingston, @1043freshradio, @963bigfm , Amplify Mission and @dowsclimatecare for making this event possible. Also a huge thank you to all our vendors, and the community agencies who came out today in support of inclusive play! Finally, a shout out to all our fabulous volunteers who made everything run so smoothly. Our hearts are beyond full! We are going to build this playground yet! ❤️♿️ Because playgrounds should be for everyone! #theinclusiveplayproject #ippfunfair @abc.recreation @city.of.kingston

All the proceeds from the BBQ at the fun fair this weekend (big thanks to @loblaws_midland_kingston and @loblawsprincessstreet for donating the food!) will be going towards the purchase of our cozy dome climber. This piece of equipment is great because it offers a fun climbing experience, but also a quiet spot for kids who want to escape the busyness of the playground for a while. The fun fair is on rain or shine so come out and grab lunch to support the Inclusive Play Project! 🍔🌭❤️ #theinclusiveplayproject #playgrounds4everyone #ippfunfair @abc.recreation @city.of.kingston

The IPP Inclusive Fun Fair is THIS SATURDAY! 🤩🍿🎡 Come out with your family and friends for a wonderful event in support the Inclusive Play Project and inclusive play here in Kingston. All activities are FREE, and we will have a cash BBQ with all the funds going towards the inclusive play equipment. We have an incredible kids zone planned (think inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, slime station) as well as almost 40 different fun fair style activities (cornhole, ring toss, fish pond, parachute games etc). You will also have the chance to learn about some cool adapted sports we have here in Kingston like sledge hockey and wheelchair basketball! Not to mention the magic show, fire truck and trolley on display. There will also be a sensory quiet zone in the community centre for kids that need it. Come join us for an amazing day! Let's come together to build this playground!! 🛝❤️ #theinclusiveplayproject #IPPfunfair #playgrounds4everyone #ygk

As we wrap up National AccessAbility Week today, we wanted to say a huge thank-you to all the schools that participated over the last several days in helping us raise awareness for inclusive play! We received so many wonderful photos of your school staff/students in their red shirts, watched your cute videos and read about all sorts of great fundraisers including freezie sales, comfort for a cause, selling t-shirts, concession stands, toonie drives... our hearts are so full! ❤️ ** Not every school let us know directly about their fundraiser. Please send us an email at inclusiveplayproject@gmail.com if your school participated to potentially win a pizza party!** Next up, the IPP fun fair on June 8th at Shannon Park! We hope to see you there!! It is going to be SO AMAZING🍿🎡 @eastersealson @algonquin_lakeshore @limestonedsb

We are so incredibly grateful to all our wonderful sponsors for the IPP inclusive fun fair next weekend! Thank you Kingston Community Credit Union-KCCU for your generous support! Also a big thank you to: Dows ClimateCare, Loblaws, Amplify Mission, Costco, United Rentals, City of Kingston - Municipal Government, 1043 Fresh Radio, 96.3 BIG FM We can't wait to host you on June 8th at Shannon Park. We have SO many fun things in store, and we are honoured to help celebrate all the amazing agencies in Kingston that are already champions for inclusion! ❤️ #theinclusiveplayproject #playgrounds4everyone #ippinclusivefunfair

Happy Red Shirt Day! ♿️ Proudly wearing red today in celebration of National AccessAbility Week and @eastersealson ❤️❤️❤️ Red Shirt Day of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion is a day when people across Canada come together and wear red to create a visible display of solidarity: to show their support for disabled people and their families, celebrate the achievements of disabled Canadians, and to pledge their commitment to help create a fully accessible and inclusive society. Playgrounds are no exception and we are so honoured to be part of this movement in making Kingston more inclusive and accessible! ❤️🛝 #theinclusiveplayproject #easterseals #redshirtday #playgrounds4everyone

National AccessAbility Week has officially begun! 🥳 Visit our website to see how you and your school can get involved: https://inclusiveplayproject.com/accessibility-week/ Please also vote daily on our video through the MacDougall Community Contest to help us win $5000! https://binkd.co/mwkmN #theinclusiveplayproject #playgrounds4everyone

Do you want to read a super cute book about inclusion leading up to Accessibility Week? Check out "The ABCs of Inclusion" by Beth Leipholtz. Each letter of the alphabet highlights an amazing kiddo with a different disability, showing children that our differences really do make us special! Highly recommend 🥰 Amazon link: The ABCs of Inclusion: A Disability Inclusion Book for Kids https://a.co/d/0iicbGI Also, don't forget to vote for IPP today through the McDougall Community Contest! 🗳️: https://platform.votigo.com/fbcontests/showentry/McDougallCommunityContest2024/3749366/3749366 #theinclusiveplayproject #playgrounds4everyone #abcsofinclusion

To win $5000 for our playground we need votes EVERY DAY! Please click on the link in our bio and vote for us every day! There is no inclusive playground in Kingston right now. Many other cities have these amazing places and Kingston should be one of them! An inclusive playground allows children and adults of all abilities to play together and creates a fun, nurturing environment for everyone. These playgrounds are accessible (e.g. rubberized surfacing, ramps and wheelchair rocker), but also have classic features you would see in a typical playground (e.g. slides and monkey bars). We are working closely with the City, and the proposed site for the inclusive play space is Shannon Park in the Rideau Heights District. This park is an ideal location because it already has several accessibility features, and is close to the Community Centre with an accessible washroom. A Canadian commercial playground company that specializes in inclusive playgrounds has provided us with an amazing design to get us started. Many children with accessible needs face challenges every day in life. We all know and value how important outside play is. The simple childhood joy of playing outdoors shouldn’t be limited by abilities. Sadly, this is the reality for countless children. The solution is a playground that is designed to be inclusive for EVERYONE. Because playgrounds should be for everyone! @eafkingston @city.of.kingston @eastersealson @eastersealscanada @kidsinclusive.enfantsinclus @mwfm.ot @cultivatekingston

Our Inclusive Fun Fair is only two weeks away! 🤩 Join us on June 8th at Shannon Park to raise awareness for the Inclusive Play Project. BBQ, carnival games, fire trucks... You also don't want to miss our free magic show in the Rideau Heights Community Centre 🪄 We hope to see you there! #theinclusiveplayproject #playgrounds4everyone #IPPfunfair

Accessibility Week is only TWO weeks away 🫣 Check out our website for free resources and activities about inclusive play, register for a classroom/school fundraiser (and win a pizza party!), or have your say about Kingston playgrounds in our IPP video challenge. Come join our movement to raise awareness about inclusive play! 🤗 Please help us spread the word and share our page. @kingstonchristianschool.ca @limestonedsb @algonquin_lakeshore @kingstownschool @quintilianway Visit: https://inclusiveplayproject.com/accessibility-week/

Here it is! Everything you need to know about the IPP Video Campaign! 🎥 Check out our reel of sample entries 😄 Do you have something to share about Kingston's playground inclusivity? We want to hear from you! The IPP Video Campaign aims to advocate for inclusive playgrounds and community spaces during National Accessibilty Week (May 26 - June 3). Instructions: - Wear your IPP t-shirt if you have one! - Film at your local or school playground (preferred) or using any simple backdrop. - Finish the statement "inclusive playgrounds matter because..." in a brief video (ideally 15 seconds or less). - Use our template (https://inclusiveplayproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IPP-Video-Campaign-2025.pdf) or create your own script. - Share your video on social media all during Accessibility Week (May 26 - June 3), and tag @inclusiveplayproject with hashtags #theinclusiveplayproject, #IPPvideochallenge and #playgrounds4everyone. - Or, upload your video directly to our website at: https://inclusiveplayproject.com/accessibility-week/ The winning video, chosen by vote on our socials will receive an awesome Razor scooter prize pack and @therockinghorsetoys gift card! 🤩 Let's make Kingston playgrounds inclusive for everyone! Our plan is to compile the videos to show City Council so we can advocate for more play diversity. We hope you will join our movement! ❤️🛝 @city.of.kingston @abc.recreation @eafkingston

Get our Red Shirt and show your support of The Inclusive Play Project! ♿ Orders open until May 14 to get your shirt in time for Red Shirt Day. Easter Seals Red Shirt Day of Action for Accessibility and Inclusion is on Wed, May 29th. Red Shirt Day of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion is a day during National Accessibility Week when people across Canada come together and wear red to create a visible display of solidarity: to show their support for disabled people and their families, celebrate the achievements of disabled Canadians, and to pledge their commitment to help create a fully accessible and inclusive society ❤️♿️ Many of our volunteers became inspired to take action in our community from this very initiative last year. Now it’s your turn! 👕 $20 a shirt with over 50% of the funds going to the playground. 👕 Get yours by sending an EFT to info@jessicahellard.com (make sure to let us know your size choices either in the EFT memo, Message us here, or Email info@jessicahellard.com with the details!) 👕 Orders close May 14 for pickup May 28. Help us spread the word! @eastersealson @eastersealscanada @city.of.kingston @eafkingston @kidsinclusive.enfantsinclus @abc.recreation @jessicahellardrealestate #AccessabilityForAll #InclusivePlayground #EasterSeals #EasterSealsOntario #YGK #Kingston #KingstonOntario

We have our first participants in the IPP fundraising challenge! 🤩🤩 A giant thank you to St. Thomas More Catholic School- they raised an impressive amount towards the playground with their tie dye t-shirt sales! We can't even tell you how happy we are to see kids helping kids, and the amazing community support that is rallying behind this project. We'd love to see your kid's school get involved! Every little bit counts ❤️ send us an email at inclusiveplayproject@gmail.com for more info. Let's empower Kingston kids to come together for some tangible change around accessibility and inclusive play here in our City! (there is also a pizza party involved for the class that raises the most funds) 🍕 @algonquin_lakeshore #theinclusiveplayproject #accessibilityweek #playgrounds4everyone

We have had the wonderful opportunity to put together some video clips to help promote @inclusiveplayproject! Everyone in this video is local to the Kingston area, and all the clips were filmed at Shannon Park (the future location of our new playground). Such an amazing way for us to advocate for inclusive play and the vision behind our project! 🥰 @city.of.kingston #theinclusiveplayproject #playgrounds4everyone #shannonpark #cityofkingston

We are at @loblawsprincessstreet and Loblaws Midland Ave. all weekend promoting the IPP, and encouraging shoppers to donate at checkout. Come say hello! 👋 Let's build an inclusive playground!! #theinclusiveplayproject #loblaws #playgrounds4everyone

Our Loblaws fundraiser officially started TODAY! We are so grateful for this opportunity to raise some money in the community. If you need to grab a few groceries, stop in and make a donation towards IPP. We will have volunteers set up at both store locations on the weekends for the whole month of May... pop in to say hi, or why not grab a two hour shift to help us out?👌 So exciting!! @loblawsprincessstreet #theinclusiveplayproject #loblaws #fundraiser #playgrounds4everyone

Our IPP group is working very hard behind the scenes to get ready for Accessibility Week 2024! Accessibility Week runs from May 26 - June 1. The theme this year is "Built without Barriers", which we think is an amazing focus for IPP! @limestonedsb and @algonquin_lakeshore are jumping on board with us to help launch our campaign. There are several ways classes/schools can get involved: 1. Run a small fundraiser for the playground (tbh with more of a focus on student empowerment for change than actual dollar amount). 2. Access our FREE inclusive play resources up on our website leading up to Accessibility Week (https://inclusiveplayproject.com/resources/). 3. Participate in the IPP video campaign to help us raise awareness and also win some cool prizes! (more info to follow shortly). We are so excited to spread some awareness and educate around inclusive play! Please help us share our campaign information, and encourage your kid's schools to get involved. Because playgrounds should be for everyone! Let's come together and advocate for play diversity here in Kingston 💪 @city.of.kingston #theinclusiveplayproject #accessibiltyweek2024 #playgrounds4everyone #inclusiveplay #ldsb #alcdsb #empowerkids

Oh my gosh these posts just keep getting BETTER! 🥹❤️ With the warmer weather approaching, we are thrilled to announce Sunrise Medical has generously donated TWO Leckey advance bath chairs (on wheeled shower bases), in different sizes to be used at the Shannon Park splash pad! The chairs will be housed at the Rideau Heights Community Centre for families to borrow free of charge in the summer months. We know this will be a game changer for so many families who have kids, teens or young adults who are wheelchair users, because not everyone's wheelchair can get wet! The adult size change table and lift at the community centre will also be available to transfer kiddos safely in and out of the bath chairs as needed. What an amazing addition to our vision of a more inclusive community space! Thank you Sunrise Medical for helping us foster inclusive play here in Kingston. What do you think? Do you know someone who can benefit from these fun new additions? 😁 **Note: the chairs are now in transit, we will let you know when they are officially available for loan** @city.of.kingston @sunrisemedical @leckeydotcom #theinclusiveplayproject #inclusiveplay #splashpad #rideauheightscommunitycentre #playgrounds4everyone #ygk

A huge thank you to KCCU for their generous donation to our Inclusive Fun Fair on June 8th! We are so excited about this event to showcase the importance of inclusive community spaces ❤️ Because playgrounds should be for everyone! #inclusiveplayproject #playgrounds4everyone #kingstoncommunitycreditunion

Do you want to hear the best news ever?! This past week a local foundation generously gifted us a We Go Round!! This is the biggest stand alone item in the park, and now it is paid for! How amazing is that?! We are going to build this park if we have to do it one inclusive piece at a time ❤️🥹 @abc.recreation #theinclusiveplayproject #playgrounds4everyone #inclusiveplay #cityofkingston #ygk

Accessibility aside a moment, can we talk about play inclusion for OLDER kids here in Kingston? I have received so many messages from families explaining that many of the playgrounds we have here in Kingston seem to be geared at toddlers, or young children under 5. These structures don't hold much play value for kids ages 6-12 because they are usually one level, don't offer challenge and risk, or give any level of thrill and excitement. I had one kiddo put it this way, "I don't want to leave the playground because I'm bored, I want to leave because I'm tired!" I've also heard countless families tell me they often travel out to Napanee because their kids love the tower at the Rotary Park. Why are we having to drive to other municipalties to access more inclusive play spaces? 🧐 What do you think? Please share a comment below! I've added some sample photos from Landscape Structures to give you some ideas. **I've been keeping tabs on all the comments/messages to bring to City staff so please keep sending them! This is excellent information to help drive the message behind our project** 😁 #theinclusiveplayproject #playgrounds4everyone #moreplayvalue

A HUGE thank you to all of our event sponsors! This is shaping up to be an amazing day! 🤩 #theinclusiveplayproject #inclusivefunfair #sponsorship #playgrounds4everyone @1043freshradio @dowsclimatecare @loblawson @amplifymission

Hey everyone, meet Audrey 👋 An inclusive playground isn't just for kids, grown ups like Audrey want to join the fun too! Audrey uses a manual wheelchair for mobility, and loves the idea of a playground where she can spend more time with her great grand children ❤️ #theinclusiveplayproject #playgrounds4everyone #inclusiveplay

Let's talk about fences 👌 When we were doing our initial design for the playground, we asked families the types of features they would like to see at an inclusive playground. Can you guess what was near the top of the list? ... a fence! As a twin mom, when my kiddos were toddlers I hardly ever took them to the park, unless I had another adult with me. Without fail, one would run in one direction while the other one took off the other way! A fully fenced in playground would have been a game changer for us in the summertime. I've spoken to countless parents whose kiddo with special needs is an elopement risk. Or parents of kiddos with physical needs who need a lot of assistance on the play equipment, but their younger sibling(s) are then left to roam free in all directions. To be honest, we've had some kick back on this. "It doesn't look nice". "It makes the park look like it's private property". "Fences are not inviting". Let me tell you, the education piece around the fencing has been super satisfying for me and we aren't backing down on this one 💪 Playgrounds should be for everyone... and in order to achieve that, safety fencing is a must. What do you think? Is a safety fence a game changer for your family? 🙋🏻‍♀️ #theinclusiveplayproject #playgrounds4everyone #inclusiveplay #kingstonplayground #ygk

We are so excited to invite you to our Inclusive Fun Fair on June 8th at Shannon Park! Over 30 community agencies will be in attendance to host fun fair games and showcase the amazing work they are doing here in Kingston. We will also have lots of free activities for kids and families including a Kids Zone, wheelchair basketball demonstration, trolley rides, vendor market, fire trucks and more! There will also be a cash BBQ with all funds going to support IPP. We hope to see you there! Let's work together to build more inclusive community spaces here in Kingston ❤️ #theinclusiveplayproject #inclusivefunfair #cityofkingston #playgrounds4everyone @eastersealson @specialolympicsontario @queensumotionball @youthdiversion @wagatqueens @kingstonknights @kingstonfrontenacrotary @rotaryclubkingstonon @bloomskillscentre @stride_academy_inc @maltbycentre @md_canada @swamkingston @revvedupqueens @loyalist_gymnastics @align_homehealthcare @berg_access @activeorthopedicsolutions @connectwellicdp @bbbs.kingston @hulprinc @kingstonypenguins @abc.recreation @v2innovations @hartcentre @limestonedsb @algonquin_lakeshore @earlyon @communityliving @alzheimeront @city.of.kingston

Hey Everyone! Meet Jack 👋 Jack's mom reached out to us to share his story and tell us more about why this playground is so important. Playgrounds should be for everyone and each new story we hear pushes us forward to help make this park become a reality ❤️ #theinclusiveplayproject #inclusiveplay #kingston #ygk #playgroundsforeveryone

A little throwback to our visit to this amazing playground in Barrie, Ontario. This gives us some serious playground envy! @ctjumpstart #theinclusiveplayproject #inclusiveplay #togetherweplay #canadiantirejumpstart

A big thank you to Rotary Club of Kingston Frontenac for graciously purchasing the inclusive navigation panel for us! We are building this park one step at a time, all because of the wonderful community members/groups who are helping to make this dream happen! #theinclusiveplayproject #navigationalpanel #abcrecreation #inclusiveplayground

Save the date for our next IPP fundraising event! 🤩🤩🤩 Please share!! Saturday June 8th from 10 am to 3 pm we will be hosting an Inclusive Fun Fair at the Rideau Heights Community Centre. You won't want to miss it!! The focus of this event is all around inclusive play and sport, with a spot light on all the incredible local organizations that support the special needs community here in Kingston ❤️ What is an Inclusive Fun Fair you ask? Think accessible carnival games, music, arts & crafts, BBQ and snacks, raffles/prizes, wheelchair basketball/motionball demonstrations and a few other surprises too! Mark your calendars, more details to follow soon. Let's showcase this awesome new playground design and advocate for more inclusive community spaces in Kingston! 👏 **Also still looking for raffle items if anyone has something to donate** #theinclusiveplayproject #inclusivefunfair #fundraiser #inclusion #cityofkingston

A huge thank you to @oldcountry_bab for supporting the IPP with proceeds from their Autism Awareness Bath Bomb! Autism Awareness Day is on April 2nd, so head over to their website to pre-order yours today 🫶 #theinclusiveplayproject #oldcountry_bab #bathbombs #autismawareness

Such an incredible turn out at our Do You Want to Build a Playground? fundraiser, hosted by @jessicahellardrealestate. We had so much fun and can't wait to share with you the details for upcoming events! ❄️ #theinclusiveplayproject #inclusiveplay #togetherweplay #ygkkingston

Show your support of The Inclusive Play Project by sporting a comfy cotton softstyle t-shirt with a very clear message! ♿ 👕 $20 a shirt with over 50% of the funds going to the playground. 👕 Get yours by sending an EFT to info@jessicahellard.com (make sure to let us know your choices either in the EFT memo, Message us here, or Email info@jessicahellard.com with the details!) 👕 Options as follows: Adult: Blue, Teal Heather, Red, Dark Grey Heather, Black in Unisex Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3X, 4X Youth: Red, Blue, Purple in Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL Toddler: Red, Blue, Pink in Sizes: 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T, 6T Help us spread the word! #theinclusiveplayproject #playgroundsshouldbeforeveryone

The language we choose for talking about disability is important. For individuals with disabilities, attitudinal barriers are often reported as the most influential barrier to achieving full integration, acceptance, and participation in society. Persons with disabilities are individual experts in the language and words they use to refer to themselves. That’s why it’s important to ask individuals with disabilities what language they like to use. For more information on language surrounding disability, check out the links below including a look at a blog post by Jill Moore, an inclusive play specialist at Landscape Structures, who discusses the varying language preferences across the disability community. https://www.playlsi.com/blog/2023/07/27/empowering-disability-pride/ https://www.projectinclusion.ca/learn/tips-and-tools/tips-for-talking-about-disability/

🏒 𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙉 𝙁𝙍𝙊𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙉𝘼𝘾𝙎 𝙂𝙄𝙑𝙀𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙔!! 🏒 Are you looking for something to do over Christmas break? Or maybe you know a hockey fan who would like some tickets in their stocking? We are giving away 4 Tickets to the December 28th Kingston Frontenacs @kingstonfrontsohl game that is in support of The Inclusive Play Project ♿️. 👉 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬!! 📅 Thursday, December 28th at 7:00 PM 📍 @leonscentre Leon’s Centre, Kingston All proceeds from the halftime chuck a pep will go to support the playground, as well as a portion of the proceeds from each ticket if you get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/ippfronts We hope to see you there! Because playgrounds should be for everyone! And please share this far and wide 🙂 This Contest closes December 23rd at 7:00 PM and the draw will be Dec 23 at 8PM! Winner will be selected by random draw from the entrants on both the Facebook and Instagram Giveaway posts combined. We will send you a direct message and you will need to respond to claim your price by 5pm Dec 24, 2023. Please see detailed rules here: www.inclusiveplayproject.com/rules Entrants confirm they have reviewed the Rules and agree to accept all the conditions that fall within the full list of Rules. This content is open to Ontario residents 18+. This Contest is not endorsed, sponsored, or promoted by Meta nor is Meta associated with this contest. By entering this Contest, The Entrant agrees to release Meta from any responsibilities and liabilities in regards to this Contest.

Come out to watch the Frontenacs play on December 28th in support of #theinclusiveplayproject! All proceeds from the halftime Chuck-A-Pep will go to support the playground, as well as a portion of the proceeds from each ticket. We hope to see you there! Because playgrounds should be for everyone! **For accessible seating please contact Jake Jamieson (Account Executive for ticket and game sales) at 613 561 3663. Mention you need tickets for the IPP fundraising game on Dec. 28**

There is still time to participate in Giving Tuesday!! We are welcoming any donations to the Inclusive Play Project today and from now on. Be apart of something special!! We appreciate all the support from our donors!! #givingtuesday #giving #inclusion #inclusiveplay #inclusiveplayground #theinclusiveplayproject inclusiveplayproject #kingston #ygk

The 7 Principles of Universal Design were developed in 1997 by a working group of architects, product designers, engineers and environmental design researchers. These principles guide thoughtful design and help create a place where all can play, learn and grow together. Because Playgrounds Should Be For Everyone! #inclusiveplayground #rubbersurfacing #accessible #kingston #ygkcommunity #fun #safe #universaldesign #theinclusiveplayproject

Now featuring… The We-saw!! The We-saw is a unique seesaw that can hold way more people than your typical seesaw!! It is a gentle rocker with walk-in seating making it a comfortable piece of playground equipment for all ages. The seats of the We-saw are at a great height for transfer from wheelchairs and they provide a lot of back support. We are excited to have the We-saw on our playground wish list!! #inclusion #inclusive #accessible #inclusiveplay #inclusiveplayground #theinclusiveplayproject #kingston #ygk #wesawseesaw #seesaw

Featuring Rubber Surfacing! Rubber surfacing provides accessible flooring for wheelchair users and physically disabled individuals. It is shock absorbent and does not splinter, making it playground safe! Many cool colours and patterns can be incorporated into the surfacing making more fun on the playground. We are always looking for sponsors for surfacing, how about you @goodyear? #inclusive #inclusiveplay #inclusiveplayground #rubbersurfacing #accessible #kingston #ygkcommunity #fun #safe #theinclusiveplayproject

Please share our flyer for the IPP Art Exhibit in celebration of International Disability Day! Visit our website or https://www.rickhansen.com/schools-communities/resource-library for additional classroom resources on accessibility and inclusion.

We are kicking off The Inclusive Play Project on Global News Morning Kingston!! Watch Rachel Doornekamp speak about our inclusive playground and how you can get involved!! #inclusiveplayground #kingston #ygk #theinclusiveplayproject #inclusive #playground #getinvolved

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Featuring the Symbol Communication Board!!! Pictures and symbols are an effective way for non-verbal, speech-challenged, and early-learning individuals to participate in augmentative and alternative communication with friends and caregivers. The Symbol Communication Board helps ensure that everyone can express themselves in the playground!

The Inclusive Play Project is a group of passionate community members who are working towards creating a fully inclusive playground in Kingston. An inclusive playground allows children and adults of all abilities to play together and creates a fun, nurturing environment for everyone! There are many inclusive playgrounds across Ontario, and we would love to add Kingston to the list! We hope to use this page to post updates about the #theinclusiveplayproject and raise awareness and educate about inclusion and inclusive play. Because Playgrounds Should Be For Everyone!