Students Build Accessible Playgrounds | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

When fifth and sixth graders at Darwin School learned about accessibility through the book “This Is How We Play,” they didn’t just absorb the lesson—they took action. Armed with research on universal design and examples from accessible playgrounds like Assiniboine Park, these young advocates wrote letters to officials and met with school trustees to push for a more inclusive playground. Their teacher, with a background in interior design, guided them to think critically about spaces built for everyone. Even after the school year ended, their campaign continues—with plans to keep advocating in…