Disabled children feel unsafe in playgrounds - and are 'missing childhood experiences', campaigners warn

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Disabled children feel unsafe in playgrounds - and are 'missing childhood experiences', campaigners warn
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The charity Scope is calling on the government to set up a fund to make sure all children, regardless of ability, can use playgrounds.

"It leaves disabled children shut out and missing childhood experiences.

Their nearest accessible playground is a 15-minute drive from their home and Sam says the large play unit can only be accessed using steps. "It's a very lonely experience coming to a playground. We see other kids and your kid can't go on anything."

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