Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 27 Activities for children with additional needs and disabilities All parents love to get out and about doing different activities and seeing new places with their children. When a child has special needs or disabilities it can make certain activities more challenging and not always suitable. We’ve pulled together this round-up of SEND activities, clubs and sessions taking place in our area to help you find something suitable for your family. Morning Explorers at Thinktank, Birmingham Morning Explorers is an accessibility program for autistic people and those with similar disabilities. Running on the second Saturday of each month, it offers some accessible adaptions to the museum experience, plus an optional Autism Friendly planetarium show. They offer early entrance into the museum at 9am, before the museum opens to the public at 10am. Tiny Tim’s Purple Planet Soft Play Centre Tiny Tim’s Purple Planet is a great place for children to have fun and exercise in a clean, safe and friendly environment. The equipment has been specially designed to ensure children with disabilities and special needs have good access and do not miss out, as they actively encourage integrated play. Touchwood Shopping Centre - Quiet Hour Touchwood has a weekly ‘quiet hour’, each Saturday between 9 and 10. Lights in all main areas of the centre will be dimmed, music turned off and tannoy announcements kept to a minimum. Resorts World Birmingham - Quiet Hour Each Saturday between 10 and 11, there will be no music playing, the lights will be dimmed wherever possible, and the building will be made to feel calmer with minimal sounds and no announcements unless there is an emergency. Did you know that they have Sensory Ear Defenders available? If you’d like to borrow one during your visit (limited availability), please speak to a member of the Guest Services team. Airhop Trampoline Park Warwick SEN sessions AirHop SEN sessions are held on Mondays from 6pm - 7pm and are perfect for autism groups and for parents looking for activities in a calmer environment. These sessions are capped (less people), no music and reduced lighting to avoid glare. During SEN sessions, slides will open periodically. Rush Birmingham Autism and SEN Sessions On Mondays from 6 – 7pm, their SEN Session is perfect for autism groups and for parents looking for activities to do with the whole family, this quieter, capped session has no music and reduced lighting to avoid glare. Messybeanz Stay and play exclusively for children with special needs and disabilities. A safe space for children, parents, and carers to explore and learn through messy play. Our weekly themed sessions, each Saturday at The SYDNI Centre, are designed to encourage sensory exploration and let children discover and explore new textures in a fun and nonjudgemental environment.
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