The First Wheelchair-Accessible Swing

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Playground products shown in video may not be appropriate for every age group. Playsystems shown in video are for demonstration purposes only. Product configurations may vary.

Video features the inclusive wheelchair accessible We-Go-Swing.

[video: scene fades into a mother as she pushes her son’s wheelchair onto the We-Go-Swing. She turns her son’s wheelchair around and backs him up into the specially designs wheelchair location. She then lowers the two hand holds down into the swing position. The mother steps back and sits on the bench across from her son and lowers the bench hand holds down into the swing position. The boy and his mother begin to push and pull on the hand holds; they begin to swing. The camera switches to different views all around the We-Go-Swing as they swing.]

[video: three children join the young boy on the swing, two sitting on the bench while a girl standing in the middle. The boys mother helps the children swing by pushing on the back side of the bench seat. The camera focuses on the children as they smile and laugh while they swing together.]

[video: scene switches as a woman in a wheelchair joins the children on the We-Go-Swing. She sits in the middle of the deck holding onto the swing handles. They all push and pull to keep the swing moving. Camera switches a bird’s eye view of the We-Go-Swing. Scene switches again to the children swinging together as a mother pushes the swing from the outside. The camera focuses on the boy in his wheelchair. He smiles with joy as he swings with his friends.]

[video: a man wheels his wheelchair up to the We-Go-Swing. He positions his wheelchair into the swing’s wheelchair location. He lowers the hand holds and him and two girls begin swinging together. The camera focuses on how the mans wheelchair stays put while he swings. Camera switches to a focused view of the man’s hands as he pushes and pulls the swing hand holds. Scene pulls back to a full view of the We-Go-Swing as they continue to swing. The camera jumps to different views of the We-Go-Swing components.]

[video: the camera focuses on the bottom of the swing as it glides over the PebbleFlex surfacing. Camera pulls back to a full view of children swinging together. Scene switches to the camera across from a young girl seating in her wheelchair. Here and a young boy swing together on the We-Go-Swing. The camera focuses on the young girl as she smiles while swinging. Scene switches children swinging together on the We-Go-Swing. The scene switches to the camera across from the young boy seated in his wheelchair swinging. He speaks to the camera.]

Boy: I am five years old and I think this swing is amazing. I like to swing also because any wheelchair person can go on it and any person that doesn’t have a wheelchair can go on it. Yeah, and we can all play together.

[video ends.]

Introducing We-Go-Swing®

We’ve always designed for inclusive play. Now, we’re introducing a whole new way to play for all. The We-Go-Swing® is the first no-transfer inclusive swing that can be integrated into the playground setting and invites kids of all abilities to get in on the fun.

Opportunities for All: A truly inclusive playground experience, the spacious entry deck for the accessible playground swing can be connected to a ramp for easy roll-on access, and there’s no need to transfer from a mobility device to take part in the fun. Plus, there is plenty of room for children of all ages and their caregivers to sit and/or stand together and enjoy a ride.

Fun Social Interactions: Because the handlebars help move the swing, all users can actively contribute to the motion. With all kids on board the working together, it’s a collaborative effort that builds cooperation and creates fun for everyone.

Beneficial Movement: With all children helping to create the swinging motion, they all get the benefit of actively engaging muscles throughout their bodies while building their motor planning skills, strength and balance.

Part of the Action: The swing can be situated within the play area, making it a welcoming and integral part of the full play experience.

 


Option 1: One Accessible Bay and One Bench Seat

Model #277778 - For Ages 2 to 12

Option 2: Two Accessible Bays

Model #277778 - For Ages 2 to 12

Four children playing on a We-Go-Swing, one of whom is in a wheelchair. Fall foliage in background.
Three children playing in We-Go-Swing, one girl is in wheelchair.
An adult and child swinging in We-Go-Swing, the child is in a wheelchair.
Three  children playing in a We-Go-Swing, one girl is in a wheelchair.
Close up on little girl in We-Go-Swing in wheelchair.
Close up on handle of We-Go-Swing wheelchair accessible swing for playgrounds
Close up on little boy in wheelchair riding in We-Go-Swing.
Three children playing in We-Go-Swing with one girl in wheelchair. Boy has his arms stretched from one side of swing to the other.
Three children playing on We-Go-Swing with one little girl in a wheelchair.
Close-up on child's hands on bar of We-Go-Swing.
Two children swinging on the We-Go-Swing handicap swing for playgrounds, and one is in a wheelchair. The image is blurred to show the speed of the children swinging.
Two girls sitting on one side of the We-Go-Swing, inclusive playground swing set
Four children playing on the We-Go-Swing wheelchair-accessible swing for playgrounds. One girl is standing, while two are sitting on a seat and another child is in a wheelchair.
An adult pushes a child in a wheelchair up a ramp toward the We-Go-Swing, playground swing for wheelchair users
Three children playing in the first inclusive and wheelchair-accessible playground swing, the We-Go-Swing. One child is in a wheelchair.
Inclusive play expert Jill Moore sits in the We-Go-Swing with two children, one of whom is in a wheelchair.
An adult and a child sit in the We-Go-Swing, a handicap-accessible swing for commercial playgrounds. The child is in a wheelchair.
Four children play in the inclusive We-Go-Swing, which is a wheelchair-accessible playground swing set. One boy stands in the middle, two girls sit on one side, and a child in a wheelchair sits on the other side.
Two children and an adult in a playground wheelchair swing in the handicap-accessible We-Go-Swing. The image is blurred to show the speed of swinging.
The We-Go-Swing is a wheelchair-friendly swingset that is part of an inclusive playground. It includes a wheelchair ramp for easy accessibility.

Playground products shown in video may not be appropriate for every age group. Playsystems shown in video are for demonstration purposes only. Product configurations may vary.