Play For All: Promoting Inclusivity and Providing Modifications for Kids with Disabilities within an Indoor Play Space

Authors

• Yasmeen Ikbal, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
• Mary Jan Greer, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

Children’s environments need to be enhanced to match their developmental levels (Winter & Dempsey, 1994). There is a lack of tools, play equipment, and structures specifically targeted to children with disabilities (Therrien et al., 2022). Lack of opportunities for these children can hinder their development (Mullick, 2013). This capstone intends to educate staff and parents on how to promote inclusivity by increasing their understanding of disabilities, creating accessible environments, adapting activities, and building confidence in supporting children with disabilities to participate in their occupations.

Publication Date

Spring 4-9-2026

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Disabled children, Needs assessment, Occupational therapy, Humans, Child

Medical Subject Headings

Disabled children, Needs assessment, Occupational therapy, Humans, Child

Disciplines

Life Sciences | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences April 22, 2026.

Recommended Citation

Ikbal, Y., & Greer, M. J. (2026, April 9). Play For All: Promoting Inclusivity and Providing Modifications for Kids with Disabilities within an Indoor Play Space. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2026/41