Inclusive outings for winter holidays

The coming ones Winter Break And with the help of Daniela Aza, a disability communicator and influencer, we tell you about different options for everyone.

“All children, and even disabled adults who are mothers or fathers, have the right to explore, enjoy and have fun. In my case, as a future mother, I think about the barriers I will find in places or different environments that are not prepared for a disabled mother to have access to. However, there are many educational, recreational and playful proposals that bring us closer to inclusion little by little,” explains Daniela Aza.

Inclusive recreational activities

Dani Aza adds that “although there are still multiple barriers to children with disabilities and different conditions being able to enjoy and play freely, there are proposals that aim to ensure that all children can enjoy entertainment and recreation.”

This year, relaxed performances were added, as is the case of “Topa” which offers a show with an environment and experience with reduced sensory stimuli and cognitive adaptations so that more and more neurodivergent people can enjoy it. There will also be simultaneous translation in sign language.

-The planetarium also offers relaxed events free of charge and with prior reservation through the website

Play and learn at home

School break gives us an excuse to talk as a family about the importance of acceptance and empathy. Therefore, a good idea is to take advantage of the opportunity to watch films that address these types of topics or that involve diversity, such as “Extraordinario” (Extraordinary), a child who was born with a facial deformity and suffers from bullying; “Me llamado radio” (They Call Me Radio), a young man with an intellectual disability who dropped out of school; “Rojo como el cielo” (Red Like the Sky), the case of a child who loses his sight after an accident; as well as “Occupational Health and Safety” (Eighth Day) or “Stars on Earth”. Disney also offers us a repertoire of great classics such as Dumbo, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and films that address the subject such as Finding Nemo or Elements.

Unique Disability Certificate (CUD)

The CUD is a document that certifies a person’s disability and allows them to access rights and benefits provided by the State. The CUD is a public document valid throughout the country that allows the person to exercise rights and access benefits provided for in national laws 22431 and 24901.

“In most places, people with an official disability certificate (CUD) have discounted and, in many cases, free tickets. When the certificate indicates a companion, they will also have the benefits of free or discounted entry,” says Dani Aza.

Recommendation: In some places there may be changes or restrictions on free entry with the CUD disability certificate, so we recommend contacting the place you want to visit beforehand and inquire.

We must not forget that playing is a right that must be guaranteed to all children, but existing spaces do not always allow the development of recreational activities for children with disabilities.

For this reason, it is important for families to promote coexistence and encourage inclusion, for example, by sharing with children with different characteristics, using games and toys that promote diversity. One option is to organize an activity where all children are involved, for example, in the case of a child with a disability at school.