U.S. Access Board A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas Page 33 whatotherACCESSIBILITYrequirementsapplytoplaycomponents? Elevated play components accessed by transfer systems do not require maneuvering or clear floor spaces, since mobility devices are left at ground level. Clear floor or ground space is also sometimes called “wheelchair parking space.” The minimum clear floor or ground space on a composite structure may be positioned for a forward or parallel approach. It may overlap accessible routes and maneuvering spaces. The play area guidelines address accessible routes connecting play components along with certain spaces that are crucial to making a play area usable for children with disabilities. The other requirements for play components are provided to promote general usability, with application to a variety of play components. Additional features will assist in making play components more accessible to more children. Designers are encouraged to consider components with back support, increased space for maneuvering adjacent to the play component, and other features that promote independent use. Clear Floor or Ground Space Clear floor space - also known as ground space - provides unobstructed room to accommodate a single stationary wheelchair and its occupant at a play component on an accessible route. • 30-inch (760 mm) by 48-inch (1220 mm) minimum area • May overlap accessible routes and maneuvering spaces • Slope not steeper than 1:48 in all directions The clear floor space is permitted to overlap onto the landing area to provide access to this elevated window activity. Play components come in a variety of shapes and sizes facilitating a broad range of experiences. A specific location for clear floor or ground space has not been designated. Each play component is unique and the spaces must be placed in the best location for the situation. This interactive play component has a clear ground space that allows front or side reach interaction. 59 58
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