Children with disabilities can have fun on Halloween.

Halloween is fun for children and adults with disabilities. There is just something enjoyable about being someone or something else for one day. Children with disabilities shouldn't't be excluded from this fun time of Halloween.

Here are some ideas to keep your child with a disability included in the Halloween adventures:

• Go to malls that have Trick or Treat hours.  Stores give out candy and other treats.The benefit is that it's accessible for everyone. 
• Incorporate creativity into the Halloween costumes.  Dress up wheelchairs, walkers, and other devices. For example, use a big cardboard box to cover a wheelchair and draw a jungle theme. Then have the child wear a monkey's mask.
• Check out local Halloween parades.  They are fun to watch and don't shy away from including your child. The participation will help their self esteem and promote inclusion. 
• Hold a Halloween party at your house and invite the neighborhood children.  If you're concerned that your child can't participate in trick or treating fully due to inaccessibility, have a party.  This will encourage friendships and fun.
• Local malls have Halloween activities - Check out Exton Mall between 5p-7p on October 29.
• Go to Linvilla Orchards. Linvilla is accessible and offers a pumpkin patch, corn maze, pony rides, hayrides and a petting zoo.
• Many zoos in the area have Halloween Trick or Treating - Check out The Philadelphia Zoo October 24 & 25 10a-4p and Elmwood Park Zoo October 24, 25, 30 6p-9p and October 31 11a-4p

Having a disability should not stop your child with a disability from having fun on Halloween.  With creativity and adventure, Halloween can be a great  time!

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