2009 Playground Evaluation

Students Evaluation Results:

• 90% of the students strongly agree that playing on the Dreamcatcher Playground has caused them to be more understanding and accepting of children with disabilities.
• 90% of the students strongly agree that it is important that children with disabilities are able to get on the playground equipment with them.
• 68% of the students play on the Dreamcatcher Playground at times other than school hours.

• 93% of the parents strongly agree it is important to them that the Dreamcatcher Playground is handicapped accessible.
• 98% of the parents strongly agree the Dreamcatcher Playground is beneficial for the physical wellbeing of their child(ren).
• 78% of the parents stated that their child(ren) play at the Dreamcatcher Playground at times other than school hours.

• 100% of the teachers strongly agree that they see increased social interaction between able-bodied students and their disabled peers while on the Dreamcatcher Playground.
• 96% of the teachers strongly agree they see in their students an increased understanding/compassion for individuals with disabilities as a result of recess on the Dreamcatcher Playground.

• 92% of the teachers strongly agree they observe an increase in attention and ability to focus in their students after playing on the Dreamcatcher Playground.
  

• Because of Dreamcatcher Playground I have learned to be nice to people who have disabilities. (student)
• I think that all kids should get to play on the playground because it wouldn’t be fair; and if I couldn’t play on the Dreamcatcher Playground then I would be sad. (student)
• It is a blessing to have some place safe for my son to be able to have a great time playing. (parent)
• All children need to be included, and this is the only playground that offers this opportunity. (parent)
• The disabled kids are much more engaged with non-disabled kids now. They have better self esteem too. (teacher)
• For me, the biggest reward is to see the handicapped children be able to play without restriction. (teacher)
  
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