Viddler

We believe that play is a basic human need and the foundation of strong intellectual, physical and emotional development. We believe play is essential to a person reaching his or her full potential. Unfortunately, we also believe that an erosion of the value of play has occurred in modern society and we are beginning to see the negative impacts of this devaluation among our citizens, manifest in greater incidences of obesity, attention deficit disorder, and limited creativity, to name but a few. We therefore call for the establishment of an initiative to promote the value of play in our society. We believe that a culture that encourages playfulness in daily life is healthier in mind and body. We believe that playful experiences, whether physical or cognitive in nature, enable people to adjust and adapt to political, economic and social change and make these institutions stronger. We believe that equal access to all forms and types of play opportunities for people of all ages and abilities in our communities is essential to enhancing the quality of life for all and building stronger communities.