Party Tips to Make Your Guests with Special Needs Feel Special

Posted by Trump Pack on June 27th, 2017

July Fourth is a time for all to celebrate, but each of us have different abilities to tolerate the flash and bang of Independence Day. If you’re throwing a party, consider your guests with developmental disabilities and sensitivity to too much stimuli.

Here are a few tips so that all your guests feel included:

• Before the party, ask caregivers and families about diet concerns that address not only typical food allergies but also sensitivity to food textures.
• Separate into side dishes a portion of the meal before you add final seasoning. Some guests can’t tolerate a lot of spice.
• Provide a tented or shaded area. Some guests may have trouble regulating their body temperature.
• Provide extra sunscreen. Some medications can make the user particular vulnerable to sunburn.
• Print Fourth of July pictures from a coloring book for guests who prefer to be included in the holiday in quieter ways.
• Set aside a quiet room for those who might need a quiet break from the activities.
• Offer sunglasses and noise-cancelling earplugs or headphones to lessen stimulation from fireworks, and offer gloves for fun with sparklers.
• Be extra vigilante about safety concerns. Some guests who may not be able to fully understand the dangers of a grill or fireworks.

Of course, all guests are different and this isn’t an all-inclusive list. But with a little thought beforehand, you can throw the type of party that’s fun for all.

About the Author:

This Article is written by Trump Pack from Sunshine Communities. Sunshine Communities since 1950 has been offering support for people with developmental disabilities. Visit http://www.sunshinestudio.org/ for more information.