Most kids love Halloween, but kids with disabilities may need a few simple accommodations so they can join in the trick or treating. Small changes to things like where you place the candy bowl and how you light your home will ensure that every kid in your neighbourhood can make awesome Halloween memories this year. The team at Toronto?s Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital shares their tips.

1. Move your treat bowl down to street level

Stairs can be a challenge for kids who use wheelchairs or a walker. Consider coming down to hand out candy at the bottom of your stairs.
2. Make sure trick-or-treaters can see your face and mouth as you speak

If a kid struggles with speech and hearing issues, this will help them to understand what you?re saying. 3. Be patient

It may take some children with gross motor skill challenges or intellectual disabilities an extra minute or two to reach out to get their treat, or say ?thank you.? Or they may need you to put the treat in their container for them. Never presume that a child is being rude or difficult if they seem to be moving or reacting slowly.

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