Proludic designs, manufactures, develops and installs playgrounds adapted to motor, sensory and cognitive disabilities. We believe that all children should have access to play—and to the same play opportunities.
Children with disabilities have specific expectations when it comes to play equipment
Proludic installs, develops and maintains playgrounds adapted for children with motor, cognitive and sensory disabilities.
Proludic is committed to creating inclusive playgrounds that guarantee accessibility and enjoyment for all children, whether they are able-bodied or living with a disability.
The Proludic advantages:
- Specialists in adapted play equipment for children with motor disabilities: equipment specifically designed to meet the needs of children with motor impairments
- Standards compliance: all our playground equipment is certified and compliant with accessibility and safety requirements for people with reduced mobility
- Personalised support: our experts advise you throughout the design and development of your adapted playground projects
Would you like to carry out a feasibility study with one of our project managers? Contact us for tailor-made support at every stage of your playground project for children with disabilities.
Playgrounds for children must comply with European standard EN 1176, as well as specific requirements related to welcoming young children (reduced fall heights, safety zones, non-toxic materials). Impact-absorbing surfacing compliant with EN 1177 is also essential to limit the risk of injury.
To guarantee an accessible playground in an IME, it is essential to select materials and equipment adapted to the specific needs of children with disabilities. Below are the key recommendations:
Adapted surfaces and materials:
– Soft, impact-absorbing surfacing that allows safe circulation and facilitates wheelchair access
– Tactile and high-contrast surfaces for visually impaired children, with ground markers (contrasting colours, varied textures)
– Durable and easy-to-maintain materials: weather-resistant, impact-resistant and easy to clean—an essential requirement in medical and educational environments
Recommended equipment
– Gentle-access ramps leading to play modules and activity areas, with slopes compliant with accessibility standards
– Wheelchair-accessible play equipment: adapted swings, observation towers, play tables, sensory pathways
– Sensory play elements: sound panels, tactile games, light-based play equipment, multi-sensory stimulation modules
– Shaded rest areas: accessible benches, shelters and calm spaces for breaks
– Handrails and support bars: installed on ramps and selected modules to help children stabilise themselves
The objective is to create an inclusive, safe and stimulating space where all children—regardless of their disability—can play together.
A bespoke playground offers major benefits for an IME, as it can be designed around the specific needs of children, staff and the educational project.
Key benefits:
– Adaptation to children’s needs: a tailor-made playground allows the selection of equipment adapted to different types of disabilities (motor, sensory, cognitive), the integration of stimulation areas (sensory, motor, social), and ensures smooth and safe circulation.
– Alignment with the educational project: the playground can be designed to support educational and therapeutic objectives: motor skill development, sensory stimulation, social interaction and cooperative play, autonomy and self-confidence.
– Optimised use of space: each IME has a unique layout. A bespoke solution integrates seamlessly with the available land, makes intelligent use of existing areas, and avoids unused or hazardous zones.
–Enhanced safety: a custom-designed approach allows risks to be anticipated, standards and recommendations to be fully respected, and materials suited to intensive use and specific user profiles to be selected.
– Durability and ease of maintenance: materials are chosen for their robustness, weather resistance and ease of cleaning—essential qualities in collective environments.
A tailor-made playground transforms a simple outdoor area into a safe, inclusive and enriching space, perfectly adapted to the needs of a medico-educational institute.
