Second-Hand Playground for Special Needs Kids
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Goals
Problem statement:
A playground within the territory of the day care center (DCC) called First Step Georgia has been out of order a long time and all the toys are unusable or dangerous. Consequently, the DCC beneficiaries cannot use their playground at all.
Together with several volunteers we have managed to restore one swing. However, renovating the entire area requires a large amount of funds. In addition, playground equipment in Georgian market is generally not adjusted for people with special needs. Such equipment is twice as expensive.
This old playground has a negative impact on the DCC beneficiaries and development of their gross motor skills. Well - equipped and properly adjusted playgrounds will significantly support the development process in many ways.
Proposed Solution:
Every child is special, and every child has unique strengths and weaknesses. With this in mind, a DCC administration, together with 15 volunteers, decided to construct an adapted playground using second-hand objects such as a used car, car tires, plastic bottles etc. “
DCC specialists (a psychologist and occupational therapist) monitored the children’s needs and developed suitable toys together with volunteers. Under the guidance of DCC volunteers, we visit different places in Tbilisi (Eliava Market, auto market, etc.) to collect suitable materials for toys.
In addition, we will restore various old toys existed on the playground, such as: slides, swings, and the see-saw.
Sustainability:
Toys made within the framework of the project will be mounted in the yard of the DCC located in Dighomi. Approximately 130 children aged 3 to 18 will use a new, updated playground.
In addition, we plan to design an electronic brochure based on the experience of the process, which in will enable future stakeholders to design and construct similar 'junk yard' playgrounds with second-hand objects.
Equal gender opportunity:
All our children, boys and girls, will benefit. We are especially targeting children with special needs of both genders.
Items Needed
Item | Description | Vendor Info | Total | Purchased? |
Wooden Desk | Wooden Desk for Tactile Machine 5 sq.m. |
TTC
Tbilisi, Tsereteli av 141a 214 52 56 |
30,00 ₾ | |
Artificial Grass | Artificial Grass for Tactile Machine |
BMC Gorgia
Tbilisi, Tsereteli av 140 2 356520 |
70,00 ₾ | |
Wooden Desk | 4 segment Wooden Desk for funny stage |
TTC
Tbilisi 5 |
110,00 ₾ | |
Paint | Paint for funny stage |
BMC Gorgia
Tbilisi, Tsereteli av 140 2 356520 |
140,00 ₾ | |
Paintbrush | Paintbrush for funny stage 10 |
BMC Gorgia
Tbilisi 5 |
25,00 ₾ | |
String | String for minibus slide 40 m |
BMC Gorgia
Tbilisi, Tsereteli av 140 2 356520 |
80,00 ₾ | |
Sandpaper | Sandpaper for minibus slide 30 |
BMC Gorgia
Tbilisi, Tsereteli av 140 2 356520 |
30,00 ₾ | |
Slide | slide for the minibus |
EXIM GROUP
Tbilisi 5 |
637,00 ₾ | |
Artificial Grass | Artificial Grass for mini bus 10 sq.m. |
BMC Gorgia
Adress: Tbilisi, Tsereteli av 140 2 356520 |
150,00 ₾ | |
Paint | Paint for minibus 30l |
BMC Gorgia
Tbilisi 5 |
347,00 ₾ | |
Paintbrush | Paintbrush for minibus side |
BMC Gorgia
Tbilisi 5 |
32,60 ₾ |
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