ADA
The Access Board is an independent federal agency devoted to
accessibility for people with disabilities. It operates with
about 30 staff and a governing board of representatives from
federal departments and public members appointed by the President.
Key responsibilities of the board include:
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developing and maintaining accessibility requirements
for the built environment, transit vehicles, telecommunications
equipment, and for electronic and information technology
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providing technical assistance and training
on these guidelines and standards
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enforcing accessibility standards for federally
funded facilities
http://www.access-board.gov/play/index.htm
CPSC
CPSC is an Independent Federal Regulatory Agency.
CPSC works to save lives and keep families safe by reducing the
risk of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products.
They do this by:
- developing voluntary standards with industry
- issuing and enforcing mandatory standards or banning consumer
products if no feasible standard would adequately protect
the public
- obtaining the recall of products or arranging for their
repair
- conducting research on potential product hazards
- informing and educating consumers through the media, state
and local governments, private organizations, and by responding
to consumer inquiries
NCRPA
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To encourage and assist
in the advancement and development of recreation and park
services in the state of North Carolina. To aid and promote
the growth of professional recreators, citizen board members
and volunteers by providing information and training opportunities.
To support the progress of recreation and parks programs,
services and facilities, shaping a better life and future
for North Carolina.
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http://www.ncrpa.net
IPEMA
IPEMA's philosophy is simple — to represent and
promote an open market for manufacturers of playground equipment
and surfacing. IPEMA's objectives are clear:
1. To represent and serve all manufacturers of
the playground equipment industry.
2. To provide members with timely, in-depth information on key
economic and governmental issues affecting the industry.
3. To promote relationships with related organizations
to enhance the strength of the marketplace.
http://www.ipema.org
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In 1995, the University of
Northern Iowa established the National Program for Playground
Safety (NPPS) under a grant from the Centers for Disease
Control and Injury Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. Through
its efforts to help address America's playground safety
issues, NPPS hopes to see a decline in the nearly 200,000
annual playground-related injuries suffered by America's
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http://www.uni.edu/playground
Centers
for Disease Control & Prevention Physical Activity Recommendations
for Children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department
of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency
in the United States government for protecting the health and
safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services,
especially for those people who are least able to help themselves.
http://www.cdc.gov
NPSI
Mission Statement of the National Playground Safety
Institute:
“It is the mission of the National Recreation
and Park Association’s National Playground Safety Institute
to teach the public how to provide a safe, challenging play environment
for all children.”
http://www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=778
NRPA
The Mission of the National Recreation and Park
Association: "To advance parks, recreation
and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality
of life for all people."
National Institutes of
Health
Childhood Obesity Research
NIH is the nation's medical research agency –
making important medical discoveries that improve health and save
lives.
http://www.nih.gov
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