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ASTM - S8 COMMITEE ON SPORTS EQUIPMENT/ PLAYGROUND SAFETY
STANDARD
100 Barr Harbor Dr.
West Conshohocken PA,19428-2959
USA
Ph: (610) 832-9585


BOUNDLESS PLAYGROUNDS.

45 Wintonbury Avenue
Bloomfield , CT 06002
USA
Ph: 860.243.831 ....We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping communities throughout the world create barrier-free playgrounds for their children.

"CSA" CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION
5060 Spectrum Way
Mississauga, ON L4W 5N6
Canada
Ph: (416) 747-4000 / (800) 463-6727
Fx: (416) 747-2473

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISION
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HADLEY'S PARK
USA.....a non-profit organization that began with a dream. Its mission is to build unique playgrounds where all children can play together with and without disabilities.



INJURY PREVENTION WORKS
205 Elm St.
Pittsburgh PA, 15218
USA
Ph: (412) 242-8761
Fx: (412) 242-8761
.....Educating clearing-house for playground safety information

INTERNATIONAL PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION
Box 7701 School of Design - N.C. State University
Raleigh NC, 27695-7701
USA
Ph: (919) 515-8344

International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association
8300 Colesville Rd., Ste. 250
Silver Spring, MD20910
USA
Ph: (301) 495-0240 (800) 395-5550
Fx: (301) 495-3330..... a not-for-profit international trade association of 27 manufacturers and consultants of play equipment and surfacing products.

KABOOM!
4455 Connecticut Ave. NW. #B100
Washington, DC 20008
Ph: (202) 464-6171
Fx: (202) 659-0210..... łKaBOOM! attempts to do what we know is so important and that is to provide spaces and playgrounds in neighborhoods around the U.S., particularly very tough difficult neighborhoods where they havenąt had a playground for many years because of violence and gangs, drugs and some of the other challenges they face.˛  --First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, September 1998


NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN
1509 - 16th St. NW
Washington DC, 20036
USA
Ph: (512) 346-0207

NATIONAL CENTER on ACCESSIBILITY
501 N. Morton St., #109
Bloomington, IN 47404-3732
USA
Ph: (812) 856-4427 (Voice)Fx: (812) 856-4480 .....The National Center on Accessibility provides training, research and technical assistance on the methods to successfully include people with disabilities in parks, recreation and tourism.

INTERNATIONAL PLAYGROUND CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
PO Box 2364
Salt Lake City, UT 84110-2364
USA
Ph: (888) 908-9519 Fx: (801) 355-2788.....A nationwide partnership formed to contribute to the advancement of the playground building industry by promoting playground installation as a legitimate contracting profession within the playground industry.



THE NATIONAL PROGRAM for PLAYGROUND SAFETY:
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls IA, 50614-0161
USA
Ph: (800) 554 PLAY
Fx: (319) 273-5833

NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS SAFETY FOUNDATION
10 Merideth Circle
Needham MA, 02192
USA
Ph: (617) 449-2499
Fx: (617) 444-3288
.....working to promote the safety of children participating in sports, extensive publications.

RECREATIONAL SAFETY INSTITUTE
P.O. Box 392 NW
Ronkonkoma NY, 11779
USA
Ph: (516) 883-6399
Fx: (519) 883-1814

SHANES INSPIRATIONS
....The mission of Shane's Inspiration is to create Universally Accessible Play Environments and provide community outreach, education, and transportation programs. Universally Accessible Playgrounds allow children with disabilities to play independently with their peers, creating a truly integrated play environment where compassion and acceptance flourish.


SPORTS TURF MANAGERS ASSOC.
805 New Hampshire St. Ste. E
Lawrence, KS 66044
USA
Ph: (785) 843-2549 / (800) 323-3875
Fx: (800) 366-0391.....To be the recognized leader in strengthening the sports turf industry and enhancing members competence and acknowledgement of their professionalism








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