All children have the right to play and enjoy activities and clubs. We understand that it is sometimes difficult for families to find activities for their children to participate in, also to find specialist equipment to support them in their play. There are many services available for children with disabilities to enjoy their hobbies or day trips out. Please see the list below to find some local services to you.
Although we have attempted to select only reputable organisations, the BDFA is not able to specifically endorse or vouch for any of those listed. Therefore we advise that you remain cautious in your dealings with anyone until feeling confident you have established their legitimacy.
We are always looking for more suggestions on this page, please contact admin@bdfa-uk.org.uk if you have used a centre or facility that has great accessibility and adapted facilities.
The Calvert Trust run 3 outdoor adventure holiday parks for children and adults have over 35 years of experience in delivering challenging outdoor adventure holidays for people with disabilities. They offer exciting residential breaks for schools, groups, families and individuals friends and carers, which are accessible to people of all ages including those with the most complex needs for which most outdoor centres cannot cater.
We know that many children and young people living with a diagnosis of an NCL love music so we are delighted to be working closely with our friends at the Amber Trust who aim to enable children and young people with a visual impairment to fully experience the joy of music.
Amber’s vision is to give blind or partially-sighted children the best possible chance to fulfil their musical aspirations.
Sense is a national charity that supports children and adults who have visual, hearing and sensory impairments. They offer a number of leisure and educational services for children and young adults with these impairments. To find out more about their specific services please visit their website.
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), work with horses to benefit the lives of over 17,000 disabled children and adults. With fun activities like riding and carriage driving, RDA provides therapy, fitness, skills development and opportunities for achievement – all supported by 13,000 amazing volunteers and qualified coaches at nearly 500 RDA centres all over the UK.
Limited mobility needn’t mean missing out on nature. With many reserves equipped with accessible paths, lifts, sensory gardens, disabled facilities and buggy hire, nothing needs to hold you back from enjoying the great outdoors.