By Charlotte Mellor

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Charlotte Mellor

Environment is key when taking a trip out with a child with additional disabilities.  There are no guidelines for environmental factors, each factor is determined by the child and how they respond to the world.

I have wrote previously about how different places have affected my daughter in the past and how sometimes tailor made activities for children who have a sight problem can add that element of sensitivity which increases the days enjoyment.

At the end of the summer I had the pleasure of an invite by website author, fellow mummy to VI child Fred and friend Karen Newell to a truly delightful experience. Nuzzlets farm in York is a specially designed farm attraction which caters to children with additional needs and their families.

Hosting visits to controlled numbers, Nuzzlets has a variety of fluffies and farm yard regulars all in reach of the children.

EVERYTHING can be handled, all the animals are therapy rescue animals and tell a different story.  From baby chicks, ‘genetically modified’ monster rabbits who can be hand fed, guinea pigs in all shapes and sizes, goats, miniature ponies. These animals with their calming nature can be interacted with, touched, and enjoyed by all.

From a rabbit on a lead, a Guinee pig in a pram and hair brushing ponies tales, this farm experience gives a real hands on, exclusive tactile delightful day out! This project is a charity and ran by a wonderful lady called Mary, and on the day of our visit Mary drafted in a local musician to accompany the excursion with some live flute performance, the musician tailored the songs to fit the animals and added extra enjoyment to the day, especially for my mini maestro Scarlett.

 

 

 

 

If you want to find out more about Nuzzlets Farm click here!

Visit their Facebook page by clicking here!

If you have visited anywhere that has delivered some excellent accessible service please I’d love to hear from you, please email me at cmellor@victa.org.uk