Inclusive Wheelchair Roundabout

Product Description

Huge importance is placed on carefully designing inclusive features into our equipment and play spaces to open up play to each and every child. We believe that every child should have equal access to good, meaningful play opportunities by designing our equipment to enable users with a wide range of abilities, rather than just for disabled children, to enjoy play spaces together, to play together. Play equipment that creates new challenges for all.

This inclusive wheelchair roundabout is designed to offer inclusivity,  functionality and durability, without compromising on the fun that children and carers can enjoy, whilst experiencing the spinning motion together. 

This roundabout has been designed to accept a centrally positioned wheelchair and is available in two configurations. The Inclusive Scooter version is fitted with a two-user seat and deck mounted scooter. Children can stand on the scooter and using their outer foot positioned over the perimeter deck plate, they can propel the roundabout with ease. Two users can sit and more can stand if they choose to do so.

The wide central space facilitates a range of wheelchairs. Bump stops on both sides give a position to apply the wheelchair roundabout brakes. The ‘roll on roll off’ design enables users to exit in a forward position. For safety purposes the deck of the inclusive wheelchair roundabout is constructed from a 18mm ‘Hexastrong’ plywood. This has a non slip wearing layer to the top surface and the HPL outer rim is etched with a non slip pattern. A lime green edge acts as a visual indicator for partially sighted users. A curved seat with a powder coated frame and backrests enables 2 users to sit.

Due to the bearing mechanism used this roundabout is free running for over two minutes. This gives users the chance to enjoy the experience rather than pushing all the time. More speed, more fun!

For installation purposes the inclusive scooter roundabout is designed to be simple to install. With a central spindle and bearing housing which fixes to a ‘spider’ frame, supporting the inner deck boards. A waterproof housing shield protects the bearings from water. There is a non return valve enables water to drain away preventing damage to the bearings.

NB Refer to website instructions when installing into a school environment.