By Cheri Ruane, FASLA T he concept of " universal " or " inclusive " design means that the design of products and environments should make them usable by all people to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. This includes people of all ages with autism, intellectual disabilities, hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and other mental or physical disabilities, as well as their caregivers. The concept also addresses the needs of other children. 44 Parks & Recreation | SEP T EMBER 2 0 22 | PARK S ANDRECRE AT ION . OR G INCLUSIVE Principles of Playground Design Designing playgrounds to benefit all