Central Texas communities offer a plethora of activities, camps, fitness classes, and more for all ages. The mission of the parks is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for children of all abilities in and around Round Rock. The Play for All Abilities park serves more than 100,000 children in Williamson County, including an estimated 7,945 children with disabilities. New buildings must have an equal combination of “high” and “low” elements, but older installations may not meet this requirement.
It may be necessary to inspect other bathroom spaces in the facility or in adjacent areas and direct people as needed. There is some leniency in the degree of inclination of the ramp (with elevations of 6 inches or less) in existing buildings and facilities where space is extremely limited. Since its opening, millions of people from Central Texas and across the country have visited the park. People who are blind or visually impaired may need aids or services that range from materials in large print, braille, or audio format, to staff reading information aloud, describing visual elements (such as images or graphics in a slide presentation), giving instructions, or providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities. The Architectural Barriers Act (196) requires that most buildings, except for privately owned residential facilities built, named or leased by the United States, or buildings fully or partially funded by the United States, must be physically accessible to people with disabilities.
For example, a seller may need to bring items from an inaccessible area to an interested person so that they can evaluate and select the merchandise or participate in an offered activity. After five years of preparation, children at all levels in Central Texas had a unique park to play side by side without limitations. Meeting areas, whether in permanent indoor facilities or in temporary outdoor environments, must be accessible both in design and program offerings. In bathrooms with six or more cabins built since the implementation of the ADA, the installation of a 36-inch wide cabin is required in addition to the standard accessible cabin. The content of this planning guide was adapted from the planning guide for accessible temporary events published in 1998 by the Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University in collaboration with the Southeastern ADA Center (formally called DBTAC of the Southeast).
The front door, main desk or information booth must be accessible both in design and location as well as information provided. Making the park a reality has truly been a community-wide effort and a dream come true for children in Central Texas and children across the country. The Texas State Fair celebrates everything related to Texas by promoting agriculture, education and community participation through quality entertainment in a family environment. At Play for All Abilities Park, individuals with disabilities can enjoy activities such as zip lining, rock climbing walls, sensory gardens, playgrounds with adaptive equipment, and much more. The park also offers special events such as movie nights and holiday celebrations that are designed to be inclusive for all visitors. Additionally, there are several other parks throughout Central Texas that offer accessible facilities such as wheelchair-accessible trails and playgrounds with adaptive equipment. The mission of these parks is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone regardless of their abilities.
By providing accessible facilities and activities for individuals with disabilities, these parks are helping to create an inclusive environment where everyone can participate and have fun.
