1. Universal Design in a park setting And Zoological Setting
Accessibility Consultation and Training Services, Inc.

2. Accessibility Consultation and Training Services (ACTServices, Inc.)
Mark Trieglaff – President, ACTServices, Inc.
Background in Outdoor and Therapeutic Recreation
Certified Wilderness Leader
Certified ADA Coordinator
Worked at:
Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA) as a Recreation Therapist.
Brookfield Zoo as the Access Coordinator for People with Disabilities (Noted in “Universal Design Exemplars” CD)
LCM Architects as an Accessibility Specialist and Project Manager

3. Americans With Disabilities Act
Signed in 1990, Revised the ADA Accessibility Guidelines in 2010, new areas covered included: Recreational Areas
Amusement Rides
Recreational Boating Facilities
Exercise Machines and Equipment
Fishing Piers
Golf Facilities
Miniature Golf Facilities
Play Areas
Swimming Pools
Shooting Facilities
These guidelines used as a basis for the development of the park

4. Forest Glen Park Development Project
Kellogg Foundation Award to Incorporate Universal Design

5. Entrance off Accessible Parking
Principle One – Equity Use –Same route all children and adults would take.
Principle Six – Low Physical Effort – Gentle slope usable by wide range of people
Principle 1
Equity of Use
Element 1 – Walkways
Entrance off Accessible Parking
Same route all children and adults would take
Gentle slope usable by wide range of people
Principle 6
low physical effort

6. Element 1 – Walkways Entrance off of sidewalk/bike path
Principle One – Equity Use –Same route all children and adults would take.
Principle Six – Low Physical Effort – Gentle slope usable by wide range of people
Principle 1
Equity of Use
Element 1 – Walkways Entrance off of sidewalk/bike path
Same route all children and adults would take
Gentle slope usable by wide range of people
Principle 6
low physical effort

7. Transfer Platform Ramp System One Side
We looked initially at 100% to have access to elevated play components.
Principle 1
Equity of Use
Element 2 – Playground Access to Elevated Play Components Requires Access to Only 50% of the Elevated Play Components
Principle 6
low physical effort

8. Principle 1 Equity of Use
We looked initially at 100% to have access to elevated play components.
Principle 1
Equity of Use
Element 2 – Playground Ramp the Full Length of Upper Level of Playground – 90% of elevated play components
Same route all children and adults would take
Stay in wheelchair, don’t climb stairs
Principle 6
low physical effort

9. Element 2 – Playground - Upper Level Challenge Area
We looked initially at 100% to have access to elevated play components.
Principle 1
Equity of Use
Element 2 – Playground - Upper Level Challenge Area
Challenging section includes transfer up to elements
Principle 6
low physical effort

10. Still connecting to the challenging levels

11. Element 3 - Playground Surface
Principle 4
Easy to Perceive
Element 3 - Playground Surface
Unitary Rubberized Surface - The color code to denote higher levels. Walkway provides a smooth transition to the playground surface at 50% of the area.
Principle 7
size & space for approach & use

12. Principle 4
Easy to Perceive
Element 3 - Playground Surface
Mogul Features
Principle 7
size & space for approach & use

13. Element 3 - Playground Surface Smooth Transitions/Good Solid Surface
Walkway provides a smooth transition to the playground surface at 50% of the area.
Principle 7
size & space for approach & use

14. Element 3 - Swing Surface –Smooth Transitions/Good Solid Surface Walkway provides a smooth transition to the playground surface at 40% of the area.
Principle 7
size & space for approach & use

15. Element 3 - Swing Surface –Smooth Transitions/Good Solid Surface
Principle 7
size & space for approach & use

16. Element 4 – Accessible Swings
Principle One – Equity Use –Same route all children and adults would take.
Principle Six – Low Physical Effort – Gentle slope usable by wide range of people
Principle 1
Equity of Use
Element 4 – Accessible Swings

17. Element 5 - Raised Water Feature and Garden Bed
Principle 2
Flexible in Use
Element 5 - Raised Water Feature and Garden Bed
Various height of water feature and garden
Principle 3
Simple & Intuitive in use

18. Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Textured Water Feature
Principle 3
Simple & Intuitive in use
Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Textured Water Feature
Various height of activation panels
Activation panels by touch or rolling/stepping on.
Principle 6
low physical effort

19. Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Wheelchair and Foot Activation Plate
Principle 3
Simple & Intuitive in use
Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Wheelchair and Foot Activation Plate
Various height of activation panels
Activation panels by touch or rolling/stepping on.
Principle 6
low physical effort

20. Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Side Touch Activation Plate
Principle 3
Simple & Intuitive in use
Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Side Touch Activation Plate
Various height of activation panels
Activation panels by touch or rolling/stepping on.
Principle 6
low physical effort

21. Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Ledge Touch Activation Plate
Principle 3
Simple & Intuitive in use
Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Ledge Touch Activation Plate
Various height of activation panels
Activation panels by touch or rolling/stepping on.
Principle 6
low physical effort

22. Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Spray water into bowl
Height of garden bed and within reach range.
Principle 7
size & space for approach & use

23. Element 5 - Raised Water Feature Wheelchair and/or short physical height
Height of garden bed and within reach range.
Principle 7
size & space for approach & use

24. Principle 1
Equity of Use
Element 6 Picnic Shelter Accessible picnic tables under shelter or in sun.

25. Input from Advisory Group to more challenging areas on the playground
How to still connect to people below? 1) Periscope 2) Mesh floor to see other children and talk to them
Principle 3
Simple &
Intuitive in use
Overall Grounds Design Bermed on street side for intuitive border and barrier

26. The Forest Glen Park Team
Kellogg Foundation – Additional Funding for Universal Design features
DuPage Community Foundation (Dave McGowan) – Foundation for distributing grant money.
Woodridge Park District (Mike Adams, Executive Director, Jenny Knitter, Superintendent of Planning and Development). Initiated and assisted in project development.
Hitchcock Design Group – Steve Konters, Architect.
ACTServices, Inc. – Mark Trieglaff, President.

27. Ramp Easier Access to Elevated Playground Components
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28. Universal Design in a Zoological Setting

29. Resource – Center for Universal Design

30. Background in Outdoor and Therapeutic Recreation
Access Coordinator for People with Disabilities
Seasonal Keeper

31. Brookfield Zoo History
Opened July 1, 1934
Construction started in 1926
216 Acres
2 million visitors per year
Know for its barless cages

32. Feedback on Accessibility
Advisory Group
Progress Center for Independent Living – People with mobility and physical disabilities
Chicago Hearing Society – People with hearing loss or who are deaf
Lighthouse for the Blind and Horizons for the Blind – People with low vision or total sight loss.
Special Education Classes and Disabilities Groups
Evaluations from tours and education programs
Focus Groups
Adults and Children with low or no vision for enhancements of exhibits.

33. South Gate – Additional Accessible Parking and Level Entrance

34. Large Print Version of Zoo Map

35. Electronic Convenience Vehicles – For Guest with Mobility Limitations

36. Audio Programs – For Hard of Hearing Guests

37. Accessible Transportation System – For Guests Using Wheelchairs

38. Handouts – In Large Print and Braille

39. Entrance Access
Level Entrances
Sloped Walkways

40. Automatic Door Openers
Restaurants
Exhibits

41. Accessible Picnic Tables and Benches

42. Father/ Daughter – Unisex Toilet rooms

43. Toilets for Tots and Adults

44. Resources on Exhibit Accessibility
American Alliance of Museums
National Park Service

45. Viewing Into Exhibits - Unobstructed

46. Viewing Levels – Children and Guest Using a Wheelchair

47. Full Underwater Viewing

48. Exhibit – Heating and Cooling Elements

49. Focus Group Feedback by Children and Adult with low or no Vision – Life Sized Statues -Samson the Gorilla

50. Seven Sea Life Sized Statue Details

51. Seven Sea Statue Details

52. Two Dimensional Life Sized Animal Cutout

53. Exhibits with Touchable Objects

54. Touchable Exhibits – Multi-Sensory

55. Mark Trieglaff, President
Contact Information
Mark Trieglaff, President
Accessibility Consultation and Training Services, Inc.
915 Eddy Court
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) (cell)