Mum's Campaign Sparks Accessible Parks Nationwide

0:00This is Corey with UK News Today, and this episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable, online privacy, links in the episode description. A mum from Rainworth in Nottinghamshire has won a big win for her family by getting accessible play equipment added to their local park. Her seven-year-old son, Rupert, who uses a wheelchair due to severe disabilities, can now join his brothers at the Hayfields playground just a short. Walk from home. Molly started a petition urging the UK government to require inclusive playgrounds in every new or upgraded park nationwide. She points out that while the Equality Act of 2010 calls for reasonable adjustments for disabled people, it does not force councils to make all. Playgrounds accessible. For families like hers, the change has made outing simple and equal without long drives to far off spots. Molly says no parent should have to fight just to take kids to a nearby park for free fun. Now she's pushing for councils to follow public sector equality rules more closely when planning play areas.

1:02Her effort aims to spark wider change so accessibility becomes standard. The government notes councils handle local parks and is backing improvements with 18 million pounds to upgrade 200 playgrounds across. England over two years plus new planning consultations for inclusivity.