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WFTS: Making Better Swings For More Accessible Playgrounds

A Tampa couple invented a more comfortable swing for playgrounds, to help make playgrounds more accessible to kids with disabilities.
Posted at 2:30 PM, Jun 06, 2022
and last updated 2022-06-06 14:30:08-04

A child in a wheelchair may not be able to enjoy a playground as it's currently designed.

So one Tampa couple built an alternative to the playground swing using materials in their own home. 

Two and a half years later, they’ve sold thousands of RelaxSlings nationwide. 

It's made from parachute material that contours to your body, keeping the rider safe, secure and snug. It's also sturdy enough for adults up to 200 pounds.

This story was originally published by Robert Boyd on abcactionnews.com.