Do you have any advice on visiting a theme park with a child with vision impairment?
Theme parks are all about thrills, excitement and plenty of physical and sensory stimulation. To help a child with a visual impairment prepare for the experience, begin by taking some time to fully explain the different elements they may encounter. It’s easy to look at a roller coaster and know what’s involved – moving at speed, being thrown upside down, spinning or being splashed with water – these are visual clues that, depending on their level of sight, a child with a vision impairment may not get, which is why it is important to explain everything thoroughly. As with any child, start on the small rides like merry go rounds or miniature train rides so they can get an experience and build up to the wilder rides!
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