These 770,000 children and young people must face a number of barriers to achieve their potential, enjoy childhood and feel included in mainstream society. Families with disabled children also report a failure to meet their needs, leading to isolation and stress. Two studies undertaken by the Thomas Coram Research Unit have found that disabled children experience social exclusion out of school and during holidays. In addition, families of children with disabilities continue to experience negative attitudes towards them when using leisure and play facilities...