The call comes in research that urges playground managers and local authorities to take a "can-do" approach. It warns against discrimination by over-cautious adherence to health and safety regulations, and says attempts to set up segregated playgrounds should be stopped.
The association's deputy director Don Earley said accessibility and a change in attitude were vital if disabled children were to have the same opportunities to play as their able-bodied peers.
"Improving accessibility and changing attitudes are likely to improve things faster than adapting equipment," he said.
An action plan for councils will be produced by the association before October, when Disability Discrimination Act regulations come into force.
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