Inclusive Play Spaces

Date: Monday, October 26, 2026 at 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT 

Design for inclusivity.

Designing for inclusivity goes beyond ADA compliance. Individuals are still experiencing exclusion from traditional play experiences that can be – and should be – avoided. Inclusive play goes beyond getting wet on an aquatic play pad, it’s about the quality of the play experience that follows.

Broaden your understanding of inclusivity, its community benefits and how to simultaneously accommodate different play habits and styles so that everyone can play together in one space.

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Free Play in a Controlled World

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT 

Taking risks can be fun!

We know that risky play can help increase self-esteem, decrease conflict sensitivity, and help with problem-solving skills. But what does risky play look like in an aquatic environment? And how can we incorporate risky play into these spaces while also keeping children safe?

Together, we’ll explore these topics and determine a road map for the construction of liberating, multi-dimensional aquatic play environments.

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The Science of Sensory Experiences in Aquatic Play

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT 

Where sensory science meets aquatic play.

Sensory play is widely understood, but aquatic environments activate a broader range of senses that influence how children move, explore, and engage. This session examines the science behind sensory experiences in water, exploring how sight, touch, movement, and balance shape play.

Join us as we learn to analyze sensory input in aquatic spaces, understand its role in child development, and apply sensory science through real world case studies to support inclusive and engaging play design.

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Universal Splash Pad Design 

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT 

Play is for everyone!

In today’s world, we strive to be as inclusive as possible by providing spaces and environments that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their walks of life. The 7 Principals of Universal Design, developed in 1979 by a professional group of designers, researchers, and engineers, are still applicable today and have become world-renowned in the design of any public space.

Strengthen your knowledge of these design principles and how they can be applied to aquatic environments to create rewarding experiences featuring flexible, intuitive, and approachable play for people of all ages and abilities.

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The Importance of Failure in Play 

Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT 

Create play spaces that push the boundaries.

Failure is an inevitable part of life. By creating play spaces that not only push the boundaries in thinking but also stretch the limitations of our bodies, we create safe places to explore our failures and learn great things about ourselves and our budding potential.

Join us as we explore failure and the deep-seated negative connotations that society tends to place on the topic, and what we could gain by encouraging failure at a young age, in a safe space, surrounded by possibility.

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