Kanics Inclusive Design Services, LLC.

Kanics Inclusive Design Services, LLC. Inclusive Play in every community! Ingrid M. She was senior play environment specialist at the Center for Creative Play, Pittsburgh, PA.

Kanics, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist who has worked for 10 years helping communities create and run amazing places where all children can play together. During that time she worked with numerous communities and children’s museums helping them expand their understanding of Universal Design and the importance of Sensory Play in every childs’ development. She continued this work as Therapy Dire

ctor at Hattie Larlham, Mantua, OH, where she oversaw therapy and recreation programs for children of varying abilities. She now owns her own consulting business (Kanics Inclusive Design Services LLC) focusing on creating great play spaces in communities where everyone can play. She has presented at local, state, and national conferences on the topics play, sensory integration and Universal Design. Conferences include the Association of Children’s Museums, American Occupational Therapy Association, Parents As Teachers, and National Association of the Education of the Young Child (NAEYC).

So honored to be selected as an alumni story for the McMaster Mathematics Dept 80th anniversary celebration...
09/26/2024

So honored to be selected as an alumni story for the McMaster Mathematics Dept 80th anniversary celebration...

09/07/2024

👏 Exciting news! Our Assistant Director, Danise Levine, is featured in Good Housekeeping Magazine, sharing pro tips on creating inclusive homes for all ages and abilities. Alongside other design experts, Levine offers practical advice on making spaces like kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and garages accessible and future-ready, ensuring comfort and welcome for everyone.

👉 Check out the full article for insights on designing homes that grow with you!
https://tinyurl.com/ycydt477

Kids need to hang around more!
08/12/2024

Kids need to hang around more!

Many teachers are stating that children are presenting with a weaker grasp when they go to Kindergarten.

In order to develop strong hand skills, children need to develop a strong "gross grasp." Children naturally challenge hand muscles through outdoor play experiences such as holding onto a rope swing, digging in the dirt for hours, and climbing trees. This resistance strengthens and prepares the hands for being able to later hold utensils such as a pencil and crayon correctly.

(Photo via TimberNook of the Sandhills)

08/08/2024
07/26/2024

“It should be the norm for all kids to want to play together — no matter their ability.”

07/19/2024

When students write by hand...

07/16/2024

Via Neurochild Community

09/03/2020
End Well

End Well

Barbara Beskind, 95, is a trailblazer who is redefining our perceptions of old age. Watch the conceptual designer’s fascinating End Well 2019 talk about designing for aging adults here 👉 https://bit.ly/ew19barbara

09/01/2020

More inclusive play in Canada!!

Malcolm Jenkins, (owner of Canadian Tire) announced the grand re-opening of Alfred’s Playground today! The Jumpstart inclusive playground is located at the Alfred Jenkins Field House.
The new elements include swings, a spinner, 2 crab trap apparatus for climbing, global motion, a large Netplex structure, and a we-go-round. The surfacing is the red rubberized material identical to the original playground. This expansion will make the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Playground at the Alfred Jenkins Field House over 17,000 square feet, one of the largest playgrounds in Western Canada.

08/22/2020

Healthy Holistic Living

WOW! That is so cool!

08/21/2020

Check this out!

08/12/2020
10 Actions to Improve Streets for Children

10 Actions to Improve Streets for Children

The Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) released Designing Streets for Kids to set a new global baseline for designing urban streets.

08/05/2020

Richard Cohen’s “Zen and the Art of Early Childhood Education"

08/02/2020
Processing Speed: Why Slow Processing Speed Makes Simple Tasks Daunting for Kids

Processing Speed: Why Slow Processing Speed Makes Simple Tasks Daunting for Kids

Processing Speed: Why Slow Processing Speed Makes Simple Tasks Daunting for Kids This article provides helpful information about slow processing speed in the classroom and at home. Affiliate links are included for your convenience. Integrated Learning Strategies (ILS) is a learning and academic cent...

07/30/2020
Octavia Spencer: Cast more actors with disabilities

Octavia Spencer: Cast more actors with disabilities

BOSTON (AP) — Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer says Hollywood needs to do better casting people with disabilities. The star of “The Help” and “Hidden Figures” is part of a new...

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Ingrid M. Kanics, OTR/L, FAOTA is an Occupational Therapist who has worked for 15 years helping communities create and run amazing places where all children can play together. She was senior play environment specialist at the Center for Creative Play, Pittsburgh, PA. During that time she worked with numerous communities and children’s museums helping them expand their understanding of Universal Design and the importance of Sensory Play in every childs’ development. She continued this work as Therapy Director at Hattie Larlham, Mantua, OH, where she oversaw therapy and recreation programs for children of varying abilities. She now owns her own consulting business (Kanics Inclusive Design Services, LLC) focusing on creating great play spaces in communities where everyone can play. She has presented at local, state, and national conferences on the topics play, sensory integration and Universal Design. Conferences include the Association of Children’s Museums, American Occupational Therapy Association, Parents As Teachers, and National Association of the Education of the Young Child (NAEYC).