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Traditionally, Easter marked the joyful end to the Lenten season of fasting in Christianity. However, tradition is continually evolving and for lots of people today, Easter is a time for chocolate. For me, it’s a time where I prepare to eat more Easter eggs than my body can handle! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter can be a great time to engage with our local communities, make new friends and socialise. However, it may also be a time where some people feel left out or excluded from certain activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, in today\u2019s blog post, I\u2019m going to share some of my Easter experiences, and hopefully inspire others to make their Springtime shenanigans more inclusive! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My Experience<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a child, I remember going to my local community garden for an Easter egg hunt.  I still have visions of my sister and I racing around the park to try to find as many sweets as possible before the other children beat us to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing I will note is that as a wheelchair user, egg hunts were not always the most accessible, as I often couldn\u2019t reach those sneaky hiding places. If I were ever to arrange an egg hunt myself (either at home or in the community), I would ensure a range of hiding places and heights were selected, which were reachable for all participants. Considering access needs in this way is a social responsibility and it’s important to remember that accessibility should always be a priority; and this is also the case for fun leisure activities and celebrations! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

30 years later, I would definitely still be keen for a chocolate trail. Who says it’s just the kids that get to have fun? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be truly inclusive when it comes to chocolate trails and egg hunts, it’s also vital to cater to a range of dietary requirements, and allergen information is more readily available in recent years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several of my friends have specific dietary requirements, including gluten-free, vegan, and diabetic. So I always factor these in when shopping for Easter edibles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A great example of a chocolate brand which may be more suitable for people with allergies is NOMO. You can find their tasty treats at the following link: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/34hzn9yu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter Activities<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter is designed to be a celebration and an opportunity to make memories doing various activities. A few years ago, I even dressed up as Jesus for an Easter themed day at work! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate aside, below are some other examples of accessible Easter activities. You will notice that I\u2019ve included a real variety here, and that\u2019s because all Easter activities can and should be accessible, providing their organisation is inclusive: <\/p>\n\n\n\n