Three elementary schools hold ribbon cuttings for adaptive playground equipment For students with special needs, recess is too often a time to observe rather than take part. At McLaurin, Carver and Lester Elementary Schools that is no longer the case. In the 2019-2020 school year, the three elementary schools unveiled new inclusive playground equipment. McLaurin Principal Debbie Cribb said that the equipment, which allows children in wheelchairs as well as those who are not in wheelchairs to play together, is a welcome and much needed addition to her playground. Carver teacher Meagan Johnson said the equipment was something she had hoped for, for a long time. “(The playground) is a place where all children can play, laugh and learn no matter their strengths or weaknesses,” Johnson said. “Year after year I have had students struggle to access the existing equipment or have to sit on the sidelines and watch their friends play. Today, there is no more sitting on the sidelines because all Carver students can play, laugh and learn together.” During each unveiling students at the schools tried out the new equipment for everyone gathered to see just how it works.
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