Kilikili, a Kannada term,
translates to the warbling laughter of a child. It is also the name of a
registered trust, formed by parents of children with special needs.
Driven by volunteers and
supported by professionals, its aim is to make play areas accessible to all
children, regardless of their disabilities.
Taking stock of the lack of
such facilities in Chennai, the Greater Chennai Corporation is working
with Kilikili to
create such a public play space near Santhome. The special park will not only
be used by children with disabilities, but by all kids, the Times of
India reported.
The wheelchair-friendly park
will cost Rs 1.3 crore to build. Among other play equipment, it will have
apparatus that stimulate the sensory development of children.
Kilikili managing trustee
Kavitha Krishnamoorthy told ToI that the park would also be open to youngsters
without special needs as well, to allow all children to interact with each
other. Making play inclusive is what the organisation wishes to do.
Kilikili mission,
Krishnamoorthy said to ToI, is to create an “inclusive society where all
children, all people are respected for their unique abilities, where diversity
is viewed as a societal strength”.
The trust, which has in the past received recognition for
its work from Unicef, has set up three such parks in Bengaluru with help from
the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The respective locations of such
parks are Basavangudi, Coles Park and Rajajinagar.
Bengaluru is said to have the highest number of disabled
friendly parks in the country.
(post written by Vishaka George, copied from www.thebetterindia.com)
(post written by Vishaka George, copied from www.thebetterindia.com)
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