Picnic With A Disable Companion

Having a disable friend or a family member, or be ourselves a person with disabilities can be a daily challenge. A person with any kind of disability has to adapt to the world and put an extra effort in her everyday activities. Sometimes going outside takes so much energy that we just give up and decide to stay home. But even if it can be challenging, not matter what our condition is, we always enjoy a change in the routine.

Going in a picnic can be a very exiting activity for a person with a physical impairment. You don’t need to plan too much, it can be very simple, and you can do it in your own peace. Here are some ideas that can help you to get the most of your next picnic with that very special person.

Choosing the place. This is the most challenging part. Living with a person with disabilities makes us think of many details that we would not consider otherwise. The good news is that we can have a great picnic almost anywhere. You don’t need to climb a mountain or hike into a forest to find a nice spot. Urban parks and National Parks are great options. They offer the contact with nature, and they are usually well adapted for our special companion. I try to avoid beaches, they can be a lot of fun, but you have to take more things in consideration. Wheelchairs do not drive well in sand and getting to the bathroom can be a challenge since they are usually crowded and far away. Also, it is harder to walk on sand. Your companion may get tired before reaching your picnic spot. If your companion does not have any trouble walking on sand, I will include beaches on my list.

Having the right gear. Don’t forget your picnic basket and your picnic blanket; they are essentials to give to your picnic the perfect touch and will make your preparation much easier. You can find in the market insulated picnic baskets or picnic coolers that will help you to carry your food in the best possible conditions.

Sharing the moment. The most important thing on a picnic is to have fun and create a moment. For a person with physical impairments life is a challenge, this can be a moment to connect with nature, friends, family and life. You can play tables games, read books, make puzzles or simply lie down and search for shapes in the clouds.

Sometimes it is hard to do activities when we encounter some physical limitations. A picnic can be very simple and adaptable; you just relax and enjoy the moment. Have fun and create great picnic moments!