Disneyland Paris can be a very exciting holiday for children, but is busy and noisy with a lot to see and do which can be overwhelming for children with additional support needs. The location means there are a number of options to get there, either a short flight or a drive and ferry for those who would rather not fly. This section gives […]
The list below are venues other parents have suggested as meeting the needs of their families. All children are different; some love discos and noise, others prefer quiet, so we cannot guarantee that every venue will be right for you, but it may be somewhere to look for a break that you haven’t considered.
The brands below have been recommended by parents, many of whom have been looking for incontinence swimwear which caters for larger sizes than those available in supermarkets (such as Huggies Little Swimmers which only go up to size 5-6).
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Some parents have purchased identity bracelets and accessories for their car to be able to alert emergency services that their child is non-verbal.
The WestMARC Wheelchair and Seating Service provides wheelchairs (manual and powered) and children’s buggies, with postural supports if required, to people requiring wheeled mobility that are living in the West of Scotland. Any new users must be referred by a healthcare worker (such as a Health Visitor, School Nurse or GP) or a social worker. The main hub in in Yoker but there
Buckle guards can be used to stop a child unbuckling their seatbelt while travelling in a car or bus. There are many available on sites like Amazon and require a small key to open them. For children who can still escape their seatbelt or open the guards themselves, a more heavy duty option is a Crelling harness. The manufacturer recommend that a seatbelt cutter is kept in the vehicle to ensure the
Local councils can issue blue badges which allow parking in disabled bays in car parks, and free parking in pay and display car parks. These can be issued for mobility reasons, but also if a child poses a risk in traffic. Mobility badges are issued for severe mobility problems or are registered blind. Risk in traffic badges may
Is a website and app which lists where accessible toilets can be found. You can filter by the facility type, such as a supermarket, cafe or school, and the venue listing will then detail what facilities they have available such as hoists, accessible showers etc. Their website is: https://www.changing-places.org/ PAMIS provide a pamiloo which can be hired by event organisers in order to provide fully accessible toileting facilities, particularly for
