More than Milestones
More than Milestones
Kaitlin Rickerd
40. The Power of Play: How Inclusive Spaces Shape Childhood and Belonging with G Cody QJ Goldberg
41 minutes Posted Jun 9, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Introduction to Cody Goldberg & Harper's Playground
Harper's Story and the Birth of a Mission
Disability, Identity, and the Importance of Listening
Why Play Is Essential for Child Development
What Makes a Truly Inclusive Playground?
ADA Compliance vs. Real Accessibility
Designing for Belonging, Not Just Access
The Biggest Problems with Traditional Playgrounds
The Harper's Playground Design Model
How to Advocate for an Inclusive Playground in Your Community
Why Inclusive Spaces Benefit Everyone
The Three Pillars: Physical, Social & Emotional Inclusion
The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
How to Get Involved with Harper's Playground
Final Thoughts: Why the Future Belongs to the Playful
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Inclusive playgrounds, accessibility, and why play matters for everyone. In this episode of More Than Milestones, I am joined by Cody Goldberg, co-founder and Chief Play Officer of Harper's Playground, to explore the power of inclusive playgrounds and why accessible play spaces are about so much more than play. Inspired by his daughter Harper's experience navigating the world with a rare genetic disability, Cody shares how a simple moment at a local playground sparked a movement to transform ...