Play Without Limits: Why Inclusive Playspaces Matter and How to Plan Them

Topic: At this IQ Brew session, Greg Hawkins, Brand Ambassador for Whirlix Design Inc., a Texas based company that works with schools, municipalities, and community organizations to design and implement inclusive play environments, will explore why inclusive design matters. He will share how thoughtfully planned accessible play spaces benefit children of all abilities while strengthening neighborhoods and fostering belonging. Attendees will gain practical strategies for planning and advocating for inclusive playgrounds that serve diverse needs and build more connected communities.

Bio: Greg is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with extensive business development experience gained through leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies including Tyson Foods, Sara Lee Corporation, and Gap, Inc.Prior to joining Whirlix Design, Greg served as the Southwest Business Development Manager for the Skatewave® Skateparks division of Landscape Structures, Inc., where he developed deep, hands-on manufacturer expertise. This background allows him to bring Whirlix Design some of the most direct and relevant industry insight available.A skateboarder for life and avid extreme sports enthusiast, Greg combines his passion for skateparks and playgrounds with proven sales and sales-management expertise to deliver thoughtful, solution-driven outcomes for a growing and increasingly curious marketplace. A self-described kid at heart, he thrives at the intersection of creativity, play, and performance.Outside of work, Greg enjoys skating, playing tennis, refinishing furniture, painting, and learning to play the electric guitar.

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