{"id":598,"date":"2014-10-28T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2014-10-28T16:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/?p=598"},"modified":"2014-10-28T08:20:33","modified_gmt":"2014-10-28T16:20:33","slug":"its-halloween-time-lets-make-it-accessible-and-fun-for-everyone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/its-halloween-time-lets-make-it-accessible-and-fun-for-everyone\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s Halloween Time – Let’s Make it Accessible and Fun for Everyone!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Halloween is fun time for kids of all ages, but it is also an important time to think about making sure everyone is included, no matter what their disability might be… i.e. true inclusion.<\/p>\n

Inclusion is an important part of building a better community together by ensuring that everyone can participate fully and have a good time without feeling marginalized.\u00a0 Remember – not all disabilities are apparent!\u00a0 A child may have a disability that is not outwardly obvious but that you should consider – including dietary issues like allergies, or behavioral issues like autism or ADHD, among many others.<\/p>\n

How can we make sure that we are being inclusive of all on Halloween?<\/p>\n

Here are some guidelines to follow for your own children and other children in your neighborhood as you prepare for your Halloween festivities:<\/p>\n