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Help TeachEpisode 27 - Beyond the SwingIn this episode, we dissect the nuts and bolts of inclusive playgrounds, from funding to construction, and discuss the importance of both free play and universal design for young people of all abilities.Join Mihai and Melissa as they explain how crucial inclusive (not "accessible"!) playground equipment can be for young learners. They offer recommendations for teachers on how to help advocate for, fund, and construct these structures so that as many students as possible can have the experience of free play, irrespective of their abilities. Please visit the links below for more information on accessible play...2024-11-1528 minHelp TeachEpisode 16 - Things Gone RightIn this episode, we showcase a new inclusive initiative for school-age children in the Okanagan Valley and discuss some of the elements that make advocacy successful.Join Mihai and Melissa Grassmick as they discuss Julia's Junction, a new accessible playground initiative for the city of West Kelowna. They dive into what made this project so successful and what helped Melissa and her daughter Julia navigate elementary school so far, ensuring Julia's inclusion despite the obstacles in their path.Julia's Junction2023-05-2630 min