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Welcome to Spectrum Breaks - Isle of Wight
Welcome to Spectrum Breaks - Isle of Wight
The Hartlands is a delightful Victorian holiday centre situated in Shanklin on the south coast of the beautiful and tranquil Isle of Wight.
The centre has been designed by Colin & Elaine with help from leading specialist Dr Viv Hinchcliffe to provide self catering accommodation and facilities to support families, schools and care homes with members of any age on the Autistic Spectrum. For a holiday where Autism is understood and catered for.
The Hartlands now owned by the SpectrumBreaks project has undergone a major refit. Completing in October 2016 the centre now provides accommodation and facilities to support families, schools and care homes with members of any age on the Autistic Spectrum. Facilities include Indoor Hydro Swimming Pool, Cinema, IT Room, Activity & Sensory Room, Relaxing Area, Games Room, Art Room, Gymnasium and Sauna.
We welcome guests with a learning disability, or those with an autistic spectrum disorder. We are listed on the National Autistic Society website as an "autism friendly venue".
We have a son who is on the autistic spectrum, has a learning disability and epilepsy. We know how hard it can be to find a suitable holiday to accommodate the needs of everyone in the family. If you have particular requirements, we will try to meet them. We understand that you want to have a relaxing time on holiday and we will do our best to help you achieve this. Michael and Marina live on site at Well Farm and are on hand to help if needed.
We can advise you about each individual property, its layout and suitability if required. Access statements are available for our properties on request. We hope you’ve just found your perfect holiday destination – choose one of our five cottages, each with their own individual style, or our glamping pods.
The Bruce Branch of the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust offers affordable canal holidays to disabled, disadvantaged or older people – along with their family, friends or carers. Our purpose-built, wheel-chair-accessible boats are based at Great Bedwyn Wharf, near Hungerford. We’re ideally situated for a pleasant cruise east towards Hungerford, Newbury and Reading, or westward through Bruce Tunnel and Honeystreet and on to the Caen Hill Flight at Devizes.
The boats are available for weekly hire for self-catering, self-steer holidays. We ask that the Team Leader for your group has had at least one week of previous canal boat experience – otherwise we ask you to join us on one of our training weekends in the Spring. We also offer day trips, crewed by our voluntary helpers, when we have a boat available.
The Bruce Branch has a fleet of four wide-beam boats. Hannah sleeps 12, Rebecca and Diana 10, and Rachel six. Each boat has the highest quality accommodation and the ultimate flexibility for people with a wide variety of special needs. They all have a fully equipped galley with cooker and fridge, microwave, central heating and flushing toilet. The extra width of the boats provides excellent manoeuvrability for wheelchair users and they have all been designed to give wheelchair users the opportunity to steer by using the tiller.
We also have a narrow-beam boat, Lady Hilda, which sleeps eight. Lady Hilda is available for hire by community groups.
Welcome to our luxury log cabins, glamping pods and adventure activities on our ex-dairy farm on the edge of the beautiful Somerset Levels set in the beautiful countryside.
Wall Eden Farm welcomes families travelling with Autism and other disabilities and we have wheelchair accessibility.
Andrew, the owner, was awarded the learning Skills Award for the South West of England 2010, for work helping others with disabilities. We have lots of resources including outdoor activity instructors, wildlife enthusiasts, historical and Archaeological guides and so much more.
We keep a few sheep and chickens and occasionally rear calves. This small scale farming integrates well with the relaxed approach to holidaying in Somerset and many people enjoy finding out more about our farm and of course, we’re always happy to explain or invite people to take part if they wish. We are perfect for group bookings, families and couples looking for something special and truly unique.
At Cwmcrwth Farm we aim to offer autism friendly holidays to families with children and adults on the autism spectrum. We regularly host families with a wide selection of learning disabilities and autism. Including ADHD and Aspergers syndrome, children who attend special schools and adults living in supported housing.
What all the families have in common is a wish for a relaxed holiday for ALL the family. We understand parents find it a challenge to find family friendly and autism friendly holidays to suit everyone’s needs. Often parents feel on edge not wanting to be judged by others, not wanting to let their children down and hoping everything will be perfect. We can’t promise perfection but we will do our best!
Our small farm in a quiet rural location is ideal for children and adults with autism. There is no constant background noise and no loud noise. We have lots of outdoors space to let off steam and friendly animals to visit whenever you wish. As we only have 3 cottages, there are never more than 12 other guests in addition to your family group.
Our ethos is very relaxed and we do our best to support families.
Autism Friendly Glamping
Autism Friendly Glamping
National Autistic Society's 'Autism Friendly Award'
We are trying to create a wonderful holiday environment for families with young children and those with autism like ours. We can offer up to 4 ready pitched bell tents and 2 safari tents for the 2018 summer season. These luxury tents will have beds and bedding for the family, all ready and waiting for you. Taking the stress out of tent pitching while watching the children.
We hope our developing garden area will help to maintain a relaxed and calm state of mind. We also have miniature horses which would love to meet you and be your friend. Our family toilet facilities will give privacy to help with the toileting needs of older children that may not be continent yet. Our showers for the bell tents also offer a relaxing sensory experience with colour changing lights in the shower head.
We have laundry facilities and plenty of spare bedding on site if needed. We have established a very basic sensory play room in the stable block, giving a place to chill and relax. The safari lodges have cubby play areas which can act as a chill out area for children within these tents. We have hedging and fencing all around our glamping field and our front gates are kept locked (you are issued a key on arrival) the aim is to help families to keep track of children that wonder/run and slow them down, giving parents a chance to catch up.
We can offer advice on local attractions and activities that are suitable and of interest to children with autism and their siblings. We appreciate that Autism is different for each individual and are happy to adapt and help were we can to enable your whole family to have a truly relaxing time.
Working Farm Holiday Cottages In the heart of Rural WALES
Children can farm with us for real and play all day, while parents relax and enjoy their own holiday. We also organise several sports activities including cycling, walking and horse riding.
Over the years we have been host and hostess to innumerable children, some of whom have special needs for different reasons and to varying degrees including challenging behaviour, but rest assured that they are always welcome here and we will do our utmost to ensure that they and their parents can enjoy their holiday.
What goes for children also goes for adults. To be accepted by other people and to be able to mingle with them, farming with them and socializing with them in the Club House or by the general BBQ or for an EASTER, XMAS or NEW YEAR celebration, could recharge them with confidence and make them very happy for a long time.
The traditional old stone barns and watermill have all been lovingly converted into cosy self-catering cottages to a high standard, four of which have disabled access for wheelchair users.
A unique holiday venue providing self catering holiday accommodation which is fully accessible for groups, organisations and families whose members have special needs.
The centre is a single storey building and has been awarded an 'Accessibility Grade 2' Status, (suitable for wheel chair users with assistance).
We can sleep 15 people in 9 bedrooms but are not limited to this, we are able to accommodate for larger groups if you require.
We are open throughout the year for long or short stays.
The aim of the Trust is to continue the vision of Mr & Mrs Davis, to establish and run accommodation and leisure facilities for all people, especially children, with special needs.
These consist of the Holiday Centre and part of the Ty Glyn Estate, which has a restored walled garden, woodland walk and river frontage on the Aeron River, all accessible for wheelchair users.
The centre is able to welcome individuals, their families, friends and carers with any sort of physical or learning disability.
The uniquely beautiful and uplifting Kielder is home to Europe's largest working forest, northern Europe’s largest man-made lake and is the official home of the UK’s darkest night skies.
Our mission is to enable people with disabilities to achieve their potential through the challenge of adventurous activities in the countryside."
Calvert Kielder is open to all. We love giving our guests time-out and the opportunity to access a range of inspiring and increasingly challenging experiences and activities - from the serene to the scintillating.
Calvert Trust Kielder is recognised globally as a leading provider of outdoor experiences for disabled people. Our disabled guests experience the very same emotions and experiences as any other guests inside our safe, inclusive uniquely challenging facility and beautiful location.
For carers; we enable you to have the time to do whatever you want and to be whatever you want to be. For the cared for; we enable the space to relax and simply ‘be’ on your own terms, plus the opportunity to access a range of inspiring and increasingly challenging experiences and activities - from the serene to the scintillating – within the beautiful, uplifting and genuinely unique Kielder landscape.
Calvert Trust Exmoor enables people with physical, learning, behavioural and sensory disabilities to experience exciting, challenging and enjoyable outdoor activities.
Calvert Trust Exmoor enables people with physical, learning, behavioural and sensory disabilities to experience exciting, challenging and enjoyable outdoor activities.
Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the edge of Exmoor National Park and a short distance from the North Devon Coast, our award winning centre welcomes guests of all ages and levels of ability, together with their families & friends.
Our fully accessible centre is registered with the AALA, and accredited to both the AHOEC gold standard and the CLOtC quality award. Our highly experienced instructors are qualified by national governing bodies such as the British Canoeing, RYA and BHS and are specially trained to work with disabled individuals.
Everything we offer is together on one fully accessible site, and our prices are inclusive of accommodation, activities and all meals.
Scheduled throughout the year to coincide with school holidays, our Family courses are for groups of under 12 people where one member of the party is under 18 and one member has a disability. This may be a adult with a disability coming with their partner and children, or a child with a disability coming with adult family members and siblings. Our Family courses are also relevant for under 18 year old service users who may be in care and coming with support workers.
Irrespective of how your Family group is made up, you are here to have challenging and adventurous fun together while also socialising with other children and adults in a safe and supportive environment. We will match you up with other Families to make activity groups of up to 12 where the majority of the centre’s residents are also made up of Families, encouraging the social aspect of the stay for adults and children alike.
Our main centre, which also houses all our catered accommodation and hydrotherapy pool, is fully accessible throughout via a combination of ramps and lifts.
We can take up to 60 residents at any one time with us able to cater for profound and complex disabilities. Our rooms are mainly twins, with some larger rooms available on request or for use by larger groups,
We take safeguarding issues very seriously, so our accommodation is over 3 separate areas, the Farmhouse, the Lower Byre and the Upper Byre, with each of these split down into 2 lockable corridors. This enables larger groups to have their own areas of accommodation areas not used by other residents.
Our bedrooms are all en-suite with level entry wet-room and toilet facilities. A number of the bedrooms also feature electric raisable beds which can be allocated if required. In rooms we can also place portable electric hoists, free-standing shower-chairs and medical fridges, with our intention being that with the exception of wheelchairs*, you don’t need to bring any specialist equipment.
Awarded the National Autistic Society Autism Friendly Award! Supporting Children with Autism on holidays. 2018
At North Hayne Farm, we continue to work to create an Autism friendly environment . Our aim is to provide inclusive farm holidays , where individual needs can be met and families always feel welcome.
Disruptions to normal routines can often result in more behavioural issues and we recognise that it can be stressful for many children (and their parents/carers) when they are away from their usual routine and familiar home environment. We would therefore encourage you to contact us prior to arrival to discuss any specific needs your child/children may have.
If your child has sensory difficulties such as sensitivity to loud noises, it may be necessary to come down to farm feeding sessions slightly earlier or slightly later so that noise factors can be reduced. It may also be helpful to enjoy the morning donkey ride at the end of the morning session when it is quieter at the barns.
Our twice daily animal feeding routine is purposely structured (farm staff will use signing to help with this if required). This is to provide a constant framework for all our younger visitors, helping them to feel secure and more confident. We do recognise however, that waiting in a queue for their bucket of ‘feed’, taking turns or sharing may be particularly challenging. Please have a word with us if you think there is something extra we may be able to do which will help.
We have been caravan owners at Haven Cala Gran for over 4 years now and love it.
The caravans are set up as Autism Friendly .
We have installed LED Sensory Lighting, sensory play zones, interactive lighting, themed bedrooms, bubble tubes, lava tubes, sensory boxes, arts and crafts boxes, games consoles & games in the children's bedrooms and living room, Ikea egg chairs, activity tubes, Lego Play Zones, themed bathrooms with waterproof colour changing lighting, full SKY TV, access to internet*, we have also made quiet zones under the bunk beds with its own sensory lighting, tv/DVD player and sound system.
This family farm holiday specialises in cottage and lodge accommodation for families with children from toddlers to tweens in Cornwall, UK. Combine indoor creature comforts with all the fun of the farm outdoors. Daily Tractor rides to feed the animals and evening train rides give familiarity and structure to the day but are all optional. With 30 acres of lakes, woodland, meadows and play areas there is plenty of space for everyone even in the height of summer.
Several cottages and lodges at Coombe Mill are accessible and have ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms as well as ramped access.
We are supporting holidays for children with autism, ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome with a sensory playroom that helps you to manage the transition from home to your holiday.
Sonny’s Sensory Room is furnished with bright and tactile equipment to provide a stimulating setting in an environment that is safe for youngsters.
The space is equipped with brightly lit bubble tubes, sensory wall art, a star cloth and changing lights, multi-coloured flooring, bean bags, rollers and gym balls. A second room provides a quiet setting where parents can relax or calm youngsters who become distressed.
Says Allan, “As a parent of a child with autism I see the wonderful benefits a sensory room provides. Going on holiday can be a scary experience for people with autism, ADHD or Asperger’s syndrome and the transition from home to a new environment causes lots of anxiety, so having a safe and calming place helps to ease their worries.
Sonny’s Sensory Room is free-to-use for guests staying at the Yorkshire Coast holiday park and is also available to local charities and groups.
Alan Shearer Centre - Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Our Short Break Centre is part of the Alan Shearer Centre and is set in over an acre of stunning, accessible grounds which include a sensory garden, woodland walk and specially adapted play area. The Centre provides specialist respite care for children and adults with physical and learning disabilities.
Our breaks are expertly arranged to meet individual needs and preferences, offering complete peace of mind to parents and carers and assuring the comfort and enjoyment of our guests. We offer everything from an overnight stay or weekend break to longer holidays and our expert staff provide professional support for adults and children with even the most complex needs.
Guests have their own, spacious, private rooms and are encouraged to bring their favourite small items and bedding to help create familiarity, which is often a key to feeling settled and content. A number of our guests' rooms have specialist beds, including Caldy Cot, and overhead tracking and hoists are available to offer greater freedom of movement for those who are less mobile.
Our specially adapted bathrooms and wet rooms include soothing, sensory baths, making bathing a pleasant and sometimes sought-after experience.
Each guest has their own personal Keyworker and strong bonds can develop with regular visits, creating an extended family feel.
Unique to the Short Break Centre is the full, free access our guests have to the on-site Alan Shearer Activity Centre. This remarkable, specialist centre offers an irresistible range of fun, stimulating and relaxing experiences including a luxurious hydrotherapy pool, a range of sensory rooms, creative music room and giant ball pool. Social events and outings are regularly available for our more outgoing guests.
We have become a destination of choice for many organisations, including regional branches of The NAS, Autism Care, Mencap, Sense, Options, Priory, Home from Home Care and The Hesley Group to name just a few. All those in supported living or residential care are most welcome here.
Holidays form part of the “normal life” expectations of those in supported living or residential care, but finding suitable holiday venues can be difficult. We believe that holidays are not necessarily about distance from home, but rather about quality of the experience. We offer outstanding holiday facilities for care staff and the people you care for.
We provide outstanding facilities for families and groups like yours, on a dedicated 25 acre site, in a safe and non-judgemental environment.
The Newman Holiday Trust is a voluntary organisation which provides summer holidays for children with special needs.
Established in 1981, the Newman Holiday Trust provides holidays for over 140 children with disabilities and special needs aged 4-16 each year, in various locations around the United Kingdom.
Due to the high level of skilled care they require or financial circumstances, the children selected for these breaks would often not otherwise receive a holiday. We run week long residential holidays providing a range of fun activities in a safe and supported environment and use a care ratio of one helper to one child at all times.
We are an entirely volunteer run charity, rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted, and are committed to providing fantastic holidays for all the children we take. Please see our website at www.newmantrust.org for more details.
We welcome guests with autism (ASD) and learning disabilities. We will try to accommodate special requests. Individual support packages are also available.
The cottage has level entry throughout for wheelchair users and guests with limited mobility. The bathroom is a level wet room with support rails and shower chair. If you require any additional aids or equipment please let us know and we will endeavour to obtain them for you.
Children and young people of all ages are very welcome. Having three children of our own, we know how much of your belongings have to be carried about with you. We try to be as child friendly as possible and hope to take the hassle out of holidaying with little ones. A travel cot/playpen is provided and we have some outdoor toys suitable for toddlers. We also have a large area suitable for ball games etc for older children and young people, with various seating areas around the garden. If there are additional items of equipment that you require, please let us know and we will do our best to provide them.
We try to be kind to the environment. The cottage benefits from solar powered electricity and we welcome all efforts to conserve energy where possible. We encourage recycling also. We can provide Organic free range eggs from our own hens and fresh organic vegetables from our own garden, subject to availability.
Helsey House Cottages - Skegness, Lincolnshire tel: 01754 872 927
Autism friendly self-catering accommodation near Skegness with disabled access which is wheelchair friendly.
Helsey House Cottages have welcomed back families with autism and other specific needs year on year since opening in 2005 and we enjoy hearing about all they have achieved since staying with us previously. Many care organizations and supported living placements stay with us and love the ‘home from home’ feel of our cottages. We live on site and are always around for help, support or a chat. We love what we do and love welcoming new guests and ‘old friends’.
Helsey House Cottages are both located within the private grounds of our home. They are single storey and on one level with no steps. We have two adult children [both on the autistic spectrum] and so especially welcome families with special needs. If you require additional help or support on your holiday we are able to arrange carer support for you. Please enquire when booking. If you have any queries, concerns or special requirements please do contact us by email on info@HelseyCottages.co.uk or by phone 01 754 872 927.
Set in the hamlet of Helsey near Hogsthorpe, Helsey House Cottages are ideal for discovering East Lincolnshire and the Lincolnshire coast.
Your familiy adventure starts here, fun for all the family.
Freedom Family Holidays on the Isle of Wight is for families living with Autism & related behaviours. We offer full board accommodation so you don't have to worry about cooking and we cater for every need.
A Homely atmosphere with Sea Views & Woodlands, action & adventure for the kids with peace & quiet, deep conversations and created time to chill out for parents & carers.
The Mersea Island Festival - UK is an annual event each August on the Essex coast. The camps bring together young people and adults with or without a physical or learning disability and are ideal for families with disabled young people as well as Inclusive clubs, Phab and Gateway clubs and Youth Groups.
The Festival aims to bring together young people and adults with or without a physical or learning disability to take part in a wide variety of activities that challenge and stimulate, helping to build the confidence and feelings of self worth in participants. At the same time they are fun and exciting and an opportunity to make new friends.
Over 300 people come from all over the UK and sometimes abroad. There is a limited number of spaces for individuals attending independently. Our team of volunteers are on hand to make sure everyone can have a great experience, whatever their ability.
We know that finding the right holiday when you require increased accessibility can be stressful and we aim to make every step of the experience - from the booking stage to the holiday itself as enjoyable as possible! We have put together a collection of over 500 increased accessibility holiday cottages right across the UK. Many of our cottages have full wheelchair access or provide ramps. Whatever your accessibility needs, we have the cottage to suit you and your family.
We aspire to meet all customer requirements and each cottage has a dedicated property manager who visits the property regularly to produce an accurate and detailed description as well as an access statement, so whether you want to know if a property has a gravel or tarmac drive or the exact width of the corridor, our team know our cottages inside and out and we can provide you with the right information to help you choose your perfect holiday cottage.
Our cottages with increased accessibility have features which make them suitable for people with a wide range of requirements, from those who find stairs problematic to those who require full wheelchair access. Features include ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms, wide corridors and doorways, ramps and wet rooms.
Access and accessibility can include a wide range of requirements, from full wheelchair access and further measures to assist the visually impaired, to simply those less capable on their feet, or those who find travelling up and down stairs and steps difficult. We aim to provide relaxing and enjoyable holidays to all and strive to ensure our accessible cottages have features to help make your holiday one to treasure forever.
Welcomes families travelling with Autism.
Seven purpose-built award-winning fully accessible lodges set in two acres of Cornish Countryside.
Each lodge sleeps up to six people in three double or twin accessible bedrooms with two bedrooms level access onto rear and front balconies.
Large level-entry wheelchair accessible shower, underneath accessible washbasin, raised wc and wash basin.
Each lodge has electric profiling beds, electric hoists/slings, riser chair, shower chair - all free of charge.
Other mobility aids available without charge - please just ask.
Tarmac drive to adjacent Country Restaurant/Inn. Ideal touring base for Eden Project, NT properties & Cornish gardens.
Less than three miles to Looe historic fishing port and accessible sandy beaches and sand chair hire.
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