Play is fundamental to a child’s development and wellbeing, and playgrounds help this. There are over 1 million disabled children in the UK.
Through play a child can:
Not being able to access these play spaces can increase exclusion and isolation.
We want to see:
These changes make play fun, safe and open to all children.
Through research like 'Our Live Our Journey', parents tell us that the playgrounds they use are not designed for disabled children. This creates barriers for their child.
Barriers like:
This limits choice and their child’s right to play. It’s unjust and unfair.
Download our Playbook to access polling data, stories from parent carers, and case studies of inclusive playgrounds to demonstrate what can be made possible with the Government’s backing.
We help disabled children and their families get support when they need it. We have lots of advice for families with disabled children.
If you have a disabled child, we are here for you. We can help you navigate an overwhelming, complex system so you feel less alone.