Sensory-friendly trick-or-treating at KidsAbility

KidsAbility is preparing for a “sensory friendly trick-or-treating” event for young clients and their families, designed for all levels of ability. They are seeking 8-16 Rotary volunteers to assist at the Guelph location (503 Imperial Road N.) on October 29th. Rotary Clubs are also being asked to donate $250 to help with the purchase of treats. 
 
 
 
  • This is the first time such an event is being organized by KidsAbility
  • Date at KidsAbility Guelph:  Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
  • Time: 
    • Trick-or-treaters and their families – visiting between 4pm and 7pm
    • Rotary volunteers – from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, from setup to take-down - either 8 volunteers for 4 hours each, or 16 volunteers for 2 hours each, to be confirmed with individual volunteers
  • Each Rotary volunteer will be paired with a KidsAbility staff member in each of the 8 rooms to be set up for this event inside the building
  • KidsAbility employees will be decorating the premises, preparing for all levels of ability, and they will be on hand to warmly guide and encourage visitors
  • At each decorated door, visiting kids will have the chance to practise their door knocking and announce “Trick or treat!” (a good rehearsal for those planning for neighbourhood trick-or-treating on October 31st)
  • If door knocking and calling out is not possible (e.g. for non-verbal kids), they will have the option of pressing a speak-button or using a picture to indicate they are engaged
  • At the 8 doors, kids will receive a treat – either edible or non-edible, depending on their needs/caregiver preferences
  • A quiet, calming space will also be set aside for kids who might become a bit overwhelmed during the event
 
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