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It’s showtime ! Get active ! Let’s all go on a

Sometimes you might not have the energy There are cinemas, Perhaps you fancy more of a challenge summer holiday
for a full day out but you’re looking for theatres and activities or an opportunity to meet new people,
somewhere local to go for a couple of hours for people with with a reward at the end? Then There’s often nothing better than a

of escapism. That’s where the cinema and autism or a learning Mencap’s Gateway Award scheme holiday. Whether you fancy a week
theatre come in – but what if you or your disability might be just what you’re looking for… away in the UK or a longer break
companion finds the usual format of such abroad, there are some great resources

venues a bit too much? Never fear, because There are guides to The Gateway Award to help you to plan every aspect of your
there are still options open to you…
help you plan a The Gateway Award trip – from where to go, how to get

Autism-friendly cinema holiday is an activity there, what to do and more practical
considerations like travel insurance…
award scheme for
DimensionsUK people with a
works with learning

ODEON, disability. It
Cineworld, Vue Relaxed theatre encourages you Hft’s Holiday
and Showcase to performances to gain new skills
host autism and experiences, Information Guide
friendly screenings If the theatre is become more independent, make friends, HfT publishes a
of films at over 300 more your thing, be active in the community and improve well-respected
cinemas nationwide. then the your health and wellbeing. holiday guide

Films, suitable for all ages, are usually shown on Sunday National Autistic There are three levels to the Gateway Award: Bronze, every year for
mornings in a relaxed environment. The lights are left Society (NAS) Silver and Gold. Each has five different activities and people with a
on low, sound is turned down, there are no trailers or has just what you participants will receive a certificate upon completion learning
adverts and you have the freedom to move around if of each stage.
you wish. You can bring your own food and drink and need. disability, their
Whatever your age or ability, you can take part at
some cinemas even have a chill out zone. It provides a guide to families and
Gateway award centres across the UK. You’re free to
forthcoming autism friendly and relaxed performances carers.
All venues offer disabled access and have specially choose your own level and work towards the award at
trained staff available. of popular stage shows. The NAS has lots of other your own pace. It includes useful information on places to stay in the
information about autism friendly holidays and days
To find out more, go to www.dimensions-uk.org out on its website too. To find out more, go to www.mencap.org.ukor call UK and abroad, as well as tour operators and specific
020 7454 0454 interest holidays. There is also advice on a range of
To find out more, go to holiday-related subjects, including the Family Carer
www.autism.org.uk/about/family-life/holidays- Support Service, funding and grants, and insurance, in
trips/performances.aspxor call the NAS helpline on addition to resources specifically for family carers and
TSA Holiday
0808 800 4104 information about Hft.
Hft’s Holiday Information Guide 2018 guide is available
Factsheet now.

To download it, go to www.hft.org.ukor to request a
Sun safety a little reminder The TSA also produces its copy on the post, send an A4 stamped addressed
own free holiday factsheet.
envelope with £1.40 worth of stamps on it to Holiday
People with facial angiofibromas should use sunscreen To download the 2018 edition, go information guide,
with a minimum factor of 30 to help protect their skin. to www.tuberous-sclerosis.org Hft, Family Carer Support Service, Whitefriars, Lewins
Mead, Bristol BS1 2NT

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