Nursery World - Playgrounds deter disabled children

Radical changes are needed in Britain's playgrounds to give disabled children better play opportunities, according to a new report from the National Playing Fields Association. The report, Can Play - Will Play, reveals that disabled children have a real desire to use local playgrounds but often find them inaccessible.

The report, Can Play - Will Play, reveals that disabled children have a real desire to use local playgrounds but often find them inaccessible.

Moreover, disabled children may avoid local playgrounds for fear of bullying or ridicule.

The report suggests changes that local authorities and playground managers can make to provide easier access for disabled children, in light of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 requirement for service providers to make 'reasonable adjustments' to playgrounds by 1 October this year.

It recommends adjustments such as wide access paths, dropped kerbs and bright colours to identify hazards for people with mobility or visual impairments.

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