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Inclusive design

Special education classrooms, especially in aging schools, are often isolated from the rest of the building or too small to support students and staff, reinforcing separation, even when the district’s goal is inclusion.
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Designing Schools Where Special Education Students Belong

1 week ago6 days ago10 mins

Special education classrooms, especially in aging schools, are often isolated from the rest of the building or too small to support students and staff, reinforcing separation, even when the district’s goal is inclusion. 

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The inclusive restroom at Freestyle Academy in the Mountain View Los Altos Unified High School District shows that these layouts can often be achieved within the same building footprint as traditional restrooms, making them feasible for both new construction and renovation projects.
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A Better Bathroom for Everyone: Why Schools Are Moving Toward Inclusive Restroom Design 

2 weeks ago4 weeks ago7 mins

School restrooms have long been viewed as purely functional spaces, but educators, architects and administrators are increasingly recognizing that restroom design can have an outsized impact on safety, wellness and the overall student experience.

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An inclusive playground with several children and adults making use of the colorful equipment.
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Where to Buy Custom Color Surfacing Materials for Playgrounds

1 year ago1 year ago10 mins

Discover where you can buy custom color surfacing materials for playgrounds and explore factors to consider before partnering with a provider.

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Students playing in a playground
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The Importance of Inclusive Design Within Recreation Spaces

2 years ago7 mins

The role an architect has on student environments can extend well beyond the physical walls of a classroom.

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Building a More Inclusive Future

2 years ago2 years ago10 mins

Integrating inclusivity into the features and layout of built spaces is not a new concept.

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