The paper presents information pertaining to both equipment and human factors associated with playground safety for the handicapped. Research is reviewed on injuries related to public playground equipment, the equipment/user interface, and accommodation of equipment for all children. Noted among findings are that 72% of all reported injuries were…

Seven design principles identified from research as crashworthy for transporting disabled persons in buses are listed, and survey results of transportation of 161 disabled children in Australia are discussed relative to the design principles. Findings are discussed and recommendations made to correct deviations, such as absence of lapbelts. (MC)

The booklet considers ways of developing new playground areas that are accessible to all children and adapting existing areas to make them suitable for use by handicapped and nonhandicapped children alike. Criteria for selecting equipment includes the interests and needs of the users; the movement needs of children (including movement involving…

Two architects review housing needs of the handicapped elderly and give some specific design considerations for safety and mobility. (MF)

This updated annotated bibliography of 93 items is intended for people who design spaces and facilities to be accessible for people with disabilities and for those who assure that such facilities are in compliance with regulations. It cites books, chapters in books, articles, and pamphlets, most of which were published from 1988 to 1993. It also…