Requires certain playgrounds to be universally accessible

Bill S 8049 requires playgrounds in state parks, municipal recreation centers, and New York City parks to be universally accessible. This means children with disabilities must be able to use their typical means of mobility to access at least 70% of play activities. The bill directs that accessible equipment be incorporated into existing or proposed playground plans to the extent practicable. This legislation directly affects children with disabilities and the various governmental entities responsible for maintaining these public playgrounds.