Birthday Parties for those w/a Disability -The Disability Ally NYC

Category: Birthday Parties

It’s that time of year again. Time to plan your big Birthday Party. You know as well as I do Birthday Parties are a time to make Epic Memories! In my experience, the key to a fun Birthday Party is planning ahead. I want your celebration to be stress-free. The whole day can run smoothly if you have your number one gal The Disability Ally NYC to help You. Let’s get to it. Shall we? First and foremost, you need to decide where you want to have a party. Luckily Manhattan has a whole slew of options for Birthday Parties. You could celebrate at a venue( a bowling alley, game room, or something like that). Or you might prefer a hip cool restaurant? Who knows you may want to stick close to home and have it in the living room ? The decision is yours.

Given that I understand how important these decisions are I have put together a no-fail index down below. I say no-fail because I have checked that these specific venues, restaurants, and services, and all are special needs friendly. To explain this further, they have worked with clientele who have a disability in the past. Not to mention they’re all accessible to friends in wheelchairs. Accessibility matters! Feliz Cumpleanos -Happy Birthday to You! Don’t forget to put me on the VIP list.

What are you doing for your birthday? Have you thought about having a birthday games party? I’ve got just the spot, HEX & CO. Have you been there yet? For those that haven’t let me explain. It’s really cool.

HEX & CO. is a Game Cafe for families and friends to congregate and have some good old fashioned fun playing board games. Did you see that board game? not i-pad, Nintendo switch, or other technology. Although those can be fun too, here you actually look at the other person while you are playing. This sort of relaxed setting interaction is helpful in developing social skills as well as critical thinking. Beginners are always welcome. Thank Goodness because sometimes we all need a little help learning how to play. Afterschool Coordinators are typically onsite and ready to jump right in with assisting people to learn new and old games alike.

Some Educational Camps and Programs have been designed with Special Needs individuals in mind. Can I get an Amen? Food/Drinks are offered at both locations. Master Gamers easily turn into Party Planners able to customize an area and game to fit with your Birthday Games Party theme. As a side note, HEX & CO’s are on the street level accessible to friends with wheelchairs. Do not pass Go and Collect all the Info down Below!

http://www.hexnyc.com

Hey, have you ever participated in a program at The Met Museum? If you haven’t I highly recommend you check into it. https://thedisabilityallynyc.com/category-programs-classes-make-the-met-yours-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art/

Do you love Science as much as I do? Well, then you are going to love this Special Needs STEM programming I’ve found. Together with a Community of Advisors, the Intrepid Museum has raised the bar with regard to accessibility options. The advisors have continued to demonstrate that they know what works to keep children with disabilities engaged.

If you are like me, you like to be prepared before you go anywhere. Am I right? The Intrepid Team understands. For this reason, everything from Social Narrative Stories to Visual Vocabularies is offered on Intrepid’s website. You can conveniently download and review the information before you even set foot inside the museum. Certainly, these packets cost money? Nope. All free. Boy, they sure know how to put our minds at ease, don’t they?

Another key point to mention is you can go early before this amazing Sea, Air and Space Museum even opens their doors to the crowds. Goodness me, talk about Red Carpet Treatment!

These specialized accommodations are just the tip of the iceberg. Additionally, Special Needs STEM activities include items such as going on a scavenger hunt using their sensory bag. Really? Yes, Really.

Can you imagine how much fun it would be to have a Birthday Party there? The Intrepid has these fantastic themes to choose from such as Spy, Rosie the Riveter, and Pilot. choose a day, choose a theme. Planning is done.

Want to get in on the fun right way? Check out all the interesting details about Intrepid’s access with the first link.

Also, a day camp filled with trained professionals is coming this Summer. I can’t wait! Climb aboard down below!

https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/education/accessibility-resources

https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/birthdayparty

Has Your School or Workplace has a Disability Awareness Day or Month yet? Everything you need is here and downloadable! https://thedisabilityallynyc.com/category/imagine/disability-awareness/

Category: Birthday Parties

HEX & CO- Upper East and West Sides

Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum- Chelsea Piers