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aire d'évolution

English translation: wheelchair usable playground

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French term or phrase:aire d'évolution
English translation:wheelchair usable playground
Entered by: Dana Pottratz

16:45 Jan 2, 2007
French to English translations [PRO]
Architecture / landscaping
French term or phrase: aire d'évolution
Hello again,

I'm having trouble with these terms pertaining to landscaping adapted to disabled people (wheelchairs, etc.). Does anyone know what an "aire d'évolution" would be? Here's the context:
"Les aménagements extérieurs, les cours de récréation ainsi que les patios intérieurs sont accessibles aux chaises roulantes, et incluent une aire d’évolution et un parcours d’autonomie."
I'm also having trouble with the last term in the sentence, so I'll be sending a separate post for that...

Thanks again!
Dana Pottratz
France
Local time: 01:32
wheelchair usable playground
Explanation:
Reading between the lines.

A wheelchair useable playground is different from a playground that is ADA accessible. Accessible means the child will have to get out of the wheelchair in order to play, useable means they can stay in their wheelchair and play along with their peers. This playground will be different from your typical playground; this playground will be built with ramps instead of stairs so everyone regardless of ability will be able to play together, comfortably without getting out of their wheelchairs.
http://www.knottyboy.com/learn/social-eco-action.php

I suppose a hard surface is better for wheelchair mobility than grass, for instance, quite apart from the issue of steps and stairs.
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Bourth (X)
Local time: 01:32
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Summary of answers provided
4circulation area
Raymonde Gagnier
3wheelchair usable playground
Bourth (X)
3[disabled] recreation area
blavatsky


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wheelchair usable playground


Explanation:
Reading between the lines.

A wheelchair useable playground is different from a playground that is ADA accessible. Accessible means the child will have to get out of the wheelchair in order to play, useable means they can stay in their wheelchair and play along with their peers. This playground will be different from your typical playground; this playground will be built with ramps instead of stairs so everyone regardless of ability will be able to play together, comfortably without getting out of their wheelchairs.
http://www.knottyboy.com/learn/social-eco-action.php

I suppose a hard surface is better for wheelchair mobility than grass, for instance, quite apart from the issue of steps and stairs.


Bourth (X)
Local time: 01:32
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[disabled] recreation area


Explanation:
I thought this might be an option

blavatsky
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circulation area


Explanation:
"There is 1 wheelchair accessible room. The room has appropriate access, ... room facilities and shower (incl handrails, shower chair, circulation area)."


    Reference: http://www.accessibility.com.au/melbourne/accomm/accomet3.ht...
Raymonde Gagnier
Canada
Local time: 19:32
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench, Native in EnglishEnglish
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