City of Punta Gorda Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2020-2021, 17 Feb 2021

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From YouTube: Accessibility and Inclusion (PRMP #19)

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The Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update Video #19 is here! In this update, you will learn about accessibility and inclusion, while Fabiana shows you some examples of how the City of Punta Gorda parks and accessible and inclusive. For more information, visit http://www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us/visitors/punta-gorda-pathways/park-recreation-master-plan.

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Hello city of puna gorda: this is puna gorda's place to play and welcome to the 19th video update in this video. I will be explaining to you what accessibility and inclusion is all about. I will also be showing you some examples of how our city parks are both accessible and inclusive.

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In 1990, the federal government enacted the americans with disabilities act ada. This act guaranteed that no entity shall discriminate against an individual with a disability in connection with the provision of public services.

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In order to fulfill the promise of this federal law, it is vital that federal state and local governments ensure that all facilities, programs and services that they provide eliminate barriers to access water fountains are a staple in many parks, including amusement parks, but have you ever noticed how there are always two water fountains set at different heights?

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It's not just because children need to reach them. Sometimes people with mobility impairments, who utilize a wheelchair or scooter need a fountain low enough to reach. Others may be unable to bend down far enough, so a fountain set at a higher level will facilitate them.

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Have you ever wondered what the protruding circles are at the start of a crossing they're not for decoration, and they serve a special purpose.

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Those blister-like bumps, also known as truncated, dome, mats or detectable warning pavers are tactile, paving, meaning paving that can be felt. It helps the visually impaired, detect when they are about to leave the sidewalk and enter the street at a crosswalk. These ground indicators are another adaptation to make our streets safer for all users, regardless of ability.

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The city strives to go beyond accessibility by providing more inclusive public improvements. Linear park offers a free fitness zone for public use. There are three outdoor gym areas that contain multiple pieces of adult fitness equipment with activities designed to target the upper body core lower body and the cardiovascular system.

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These areas are designed to be safe for use by all persons 14 years of age and older, regardless of ability.

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Those were just a few examples of how the city is accessible and inclusive. The city of puna gorda takes the responsibility of providing access to government facilities and services, regardless of abilities very seriously and as always, see you next time for what's to come at puna gorda's place to.

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