Major upgrade to Wolverhampton play areas including Bantock, East Park, Phoenix Park and West Park
The new boards are for people who have difficulty communicating verbally.
Wolverhampton parks have received new communication boards to help encourage and support inclusive play.
City of Wolverhampton Council has installed the large picture boards next to play areas in Bantock Park, East Park, Phoenix Park and West Park designed for children, young people and adults who have difficulty communicating verbally.
The users can express their thoughts by pointing to the panel’s symbols.
Councillor Jacqui Coogan, cabinet member for children, young people and education at city of Wolverhampton council, said: “Play areas should be a place where all children and young people can have fun and connect - and these new boards aim to help them do just that.
“Many people in our city rely on pictures to communicate and the boards not only raise awareness of the different methods people use but also give children and young people a way to share their feelings while enjoying time with family and friends.”
The project was facilitated by young people’s group HY5! and was funded through the government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund.
The group identified the boards in parks as a way for children and young people to express their thoughts, emotions and play choices.
More information about the group can be found here.
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