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What does it mean to be inclusively playful?
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- Connections Podcast
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- Jun 22, 2026
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- 3055
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Summary
What is the value of play? WXXI education reporter Noelle Evans guest hosts this episode. Her guests are experts in play, and they say it's powerful: it can bring people together; it can foster learning and growth; and it can heal. But it’s not always accessible to everyone. What does it mean to be inclusively playful? We explore that question — from design to reality. Our guests: Kendra Hayle, director of center operations for the city of Rochester Ingrid M. Kanics, OTR, FAOTA, CPSI, president of Kanics Inclusive Design Services Anita O’Brien, founder and executive director of Rochester Accessible Adventures This conversation is reported from WXXI's Inclusion Desk. --- Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding. --- Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email , Facebook or Twitter . Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here . --- Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections .