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Heather Hahn posted a reply on Re: Sock Skating Rink: Accessible & Adaptive Eq...
Monday, Dec 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Said: Great question! We have wheelchair wheel covers that we use in our Paintbox. For the sock skating rink, these covers can be turned inside out and placed over the wheels. It is like putting “socks” on your wheelchair wheels.Th...
Margo Malter posted a reply on Re: Sock Skating Rink: Accessible & Adaptive Eq...
Monday, Dec 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Said: Hi Samantha and Crystal, We have an annual Sock Skating exhibit that we've hosted for the past three years. We provide wheelchair tire covers for wheelchair users which in theory make the wheels slide on the synthetic ice. ...
Crystal Daniels posted a reply on Re: Sock Skating Rink: Accessible & Adaptive Eq...
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Said: I would love information on this as well! Great question!
Sabra Lemmon posted a reply on Re: Sock Skating Rink
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Said: We have had a sock skating rink for a few years now. It's small, I'd say 100 square feet. It isn't as popular as it once was, but it's cute to see the kids slip and slide. I wish it were a bit more slippery, but we've never ever had an ...
Samantha Cintron posted a new Topic
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Sock Skating Rink: Accessible & Adaptive Equipment
Has anyone implemented a sock skating rink at their museum and identified accessible or adaptive equipment that supports children with physical disabilities to participate safely?
I'm specifically looking for ADA compliant, low-risk options that work on a pre-slicked sock skating surface rather than ice or wheeled skates. I've explored adaptive supports commonly used for roller or ice skating for children with limited or no mobility, but I'm hoping to learn from others about...
I'm specifically looking for ADA compliant, low-risk options that work on a pre-slicked sock skating surface rather than ice or wheeled skates. I've explored adaptive supports commonly used for roller or ice skating for children with limited or no mobility, but I'm hoping to learn from others about...
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