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Planners design accessible obstacle course and quiet sensory area for Pirate Adventure
Summary
Organizers sketched an accessible obstacle course and a quiet sensory-reading area to include wheelchair users and attendees with sensory needs, proposing flat surfaces, Velcro anchors, pool noodles and low-rise activities.
Organizers prioritized accessibility for the Pirate Adventure course and activity areas, describing modifications so attendees with mobility and sensory needs can participate. A committee member proposed using flat surfaces (blue tablecloths or taped paths), pool noodles routed to allow wheelchair passage, low-rise "rock" stepping points made from poster board, and Velcro rug anchors to reduce trip hazards. One organizer said the first station could be a photo "pirate ship" followed by a gentle route back through games and stations so participants can return easily.
The group discussed a designated quiet/sensory reading area run in partnership with the library; Amanda at the library was reported to be bringing pirate books, a flannel board and possible puppets to support a calm activity area. On accessibility design, Committee member (S2) noted the goal was to keep activities flat so "somebody in a wheelchair could go down" the course and still access the photo station. The planners also considered a blue tarp or tablecloth as an underlay for a "stormy seas" effect rather than elevated obstacles to reduce fall risk. Organizers agreed to prioritize non-elevated, tactile activities so children of varying abilities can participate.
