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#BeTheONE
It started
It started
with the one.
One voice noticed a child sitting on the bench. One question became a playground. See how a single act of advocacy changes what's possible for everyone.
Where Is Mayli Now?
The playground gave Mayli a place to belong. Now her story is helping others speak up.
Mayli once sat on the buddy bench because the playground was not designed for her to fully participate. Her mom kept advocating, her district listened, and a single playground project became something bigger.
Today, Mayli is still showing what inclusive play can make possible: confidence, community and the chance for every child to be part of the moment.
Do it. Because you do not know whose life you’re going to change.
— Mayli
Mayli’s story continues.
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Grant Support
Funding can help your community build for the one who is still waiting to be included.
If your school or community is ready to create a more inclusive playground, GameTime grant support can help move the project from conversation to action.
- Use the grant to help start an inclusive playground project.
- Connect funding to a real need in your school or community.
- Take the next step while grant support is available.
Why Apply Now
One application can help open the door to a playground where more children belong.
Start with the child, advocate or community need that matters most. Then use the grant application to show how inclusive play can make a lasting difference.
Start the Grant ApplicationThe Idea
When you design for the one, you change it for everyone.
Every school, park, and campus has someone like this. One person who noticed a child sitting out. One advocate who asked a hard question and refused to let it go unanswered.
That one voice became a catalyst. A single ask turned into a project, and a project turned into a place where every kid, regardless of ability, could play side by side.
This campaign is about the people who started it. And an invitation to recognize, and build for, the one in your own community.
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That's all it takes to start a project that changes a community.
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Belonging
The goal of every inclusive space we help bring to life.
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Ripple Effect
One playground reaches every child who plays there, for years to come.
The Impact
An inclusive playground designed so every child can play together.
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Accessible equipment for every range of ability
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Sensory-friendly features for diverse needs
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Open spaces designed for social play
Get Involved
Take the next step.
Whether you're ready to start a project or just want to learn more, here's where to go next.
Download the Guide
Our Inclusive Play Guide walks through accessible equipment, surfacing, and design best practices.
Talk to a Design Expert
Get personalized guidance on what inclusive design could look like in your space.
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Who's the one in your community?
Every school and neighborhood has someone advocating for inclusion. Help us recognize the people who make play possible for everyone.
Funding Support
Ready to build for the one in your community?
If there's a student or community member who isn't being served today, GameTime can help you build something better, for them and for everyone.
GameTime Grant
Apply for inclusive playground funding.
The GameTime Grant helps schools and communities fund inclusive playgrounds so no child is left on the sidelines.
Apply for the Grant
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Projects that started with one.
Every space below began with someone in the community who advocated for inclusion. Click a project to see the full story.
Be The One
Start with one.
One question can become a project. One advocate can change a community. One inclusive space can help every child feel like they belong.
See Who Is Being The One
Across the country, people are stepping forward to create more inclusive places to play. Select a marker to meet one of the community champions who has been nominated.
Select a marker to read their story
Community Champion
Mayli Weatherby
Weatherford, Texas
After being left out at recess, Mayli and her mother spoke up for equal access to play. Their advocacy helped inspire inclusive playgrounds across every elementary school in the district, and Mayli continues to mentor younger children with disabilities.
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