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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGoing to the cinema or theatre as a disabled person<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAutism-friendly cinema screenings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDimensions list autism-friendly cinema screenings from ODEON, Cineworld, Vue, Showcase and Everyman cinemas all over the UK. These have quieter sound, low lighting and other adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Dimensions map can help you find an autism-friendly screening near you.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nFind out more about accessibility at ODEON cinemas<\/a> and accessibility at Vue<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nUK Cinema Association <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe Cinema Exhibitors Association (CEA) Card is a national scheme developed for UK cinemas by the UK Cinema Association (UKCA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The CEA Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more about the CEA Card.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHynt (Wales)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nHynt is an access card scheme at theatres and arts venues across Wales. If you have a Hynt card, you can get a free ticket for your carer or personal assistant to any performance you\u2019d like to go to at a participating centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read more about eligibility for the Hynt scheme in Wales.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to book access tickets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\u201cAccess tickets\u201d are tickets for patrons who might have additional needs, like an extra seat for a personal carer, or some extra space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Head to the blog Life of Pippa for detailed and step-by-step advice on booking theatre tickets for disabled people and carers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more about how to book theatre tickets for disabled patrons.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBooks for disabled people<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCalibre audio library <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nProvides subscription-free unabridged audio books for adults and children with sight problems, dyslexia and other disabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has more than 9,000 books available to stream or on MP3 CD or USB memory stick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visit the Calibre Audio Library.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nClearVision <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPostal lending library providing braille<\/strong><\/a> or Moon<\/strong><\/a> print and pictures books. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIt has over 13,000 titles, including fiction and non-fiction tactile picture books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
ClearVision membership is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Free to families. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00a350 for an annual subscription for organisations and schools. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Find out more about ClearVision.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nE-books <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAmazon <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAmazon announces a daily Kindle book deal at a discounted price, from midnight until 11.59pm on the same day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can subscribe to receive a daily email to make sure you don’t miss out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also get free books, including popular classics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Kindle daily deals from 99p<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Free Kindle books<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Popular classics<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Planet eBook <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nPlanet eBook is the home of free classic literature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The latest version of the site, with its mobile-friendly design and multi-format eBooks, attempts to make its collection of eBooks available on all devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visit Planet eBook.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nProject Gutenberg <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA library of more than 60,000 free eBooks, with the focus on older works for which US copyright has expired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out the Project Gutenberg website.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLibrary concessions and free eBooks and eAudiobooks <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIt is free to join your local library and to borrow books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also download free eBooks and eAudiobooks using an app like BorrowBox<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDon\u2019t forget, there are charges for additional services and late returns of books you borrow from the library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are usually concessions for disabled users: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Reduced (sometimes free) library charges for computer access. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Audio and visual material. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Late returns\/overdue books. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Book reservations. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Some areas also operate a free home delivery service if you are housebound, have a disability or care for someone at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Concessions, eligibility requirements and services vary between local authorities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may need to provide evidence of disability or benefits you get. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To find out more, find your local authority.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLiving Paintings <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA free library of tactile and audio books for blind and partially sighted people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It operates a free postal library of “touch to see” books with titles for children and adults. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also lends to schools, health organisations and care homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more about Living Paintings.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTalking Books <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRNIB runs a Talking Books service. Books are available by digital download and on CD and USB stick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a reasonable subscription fee, you can have a book CD delivered to your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can order six books at a time and as many as you want throughout the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you use the service regularly over the course of a year, it\u2019s a lot cheaper than buying audio CDs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more about RNIB Talking Books.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAccessible holidays, short breaks and days out<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSense Short Breaks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nHere at Sense, we offer Short Breaks and days out for disabled people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you want to try a day out ice skating, or play some games with a local drama group, we put your wishes first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn more about Sense Short Breaks.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nLiving Made Easy <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAdvice and tips on wide-ranging leisure and play activities for people with disabilities. Living Made Easy was previously known as the Disabled Living Foundation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more about Living Made Easy.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLocal authority leisure discount schemes <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMost local authorities have a leisure pass scheme offering discounts on bookings and price reductions to local residents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These can have different names, such as Leisure Passes, Passport to Leisure or Access to Leisure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is usually a small cost, depending on your individual circumstances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To find out more about your local authority\u2019s leisure discount scheme, visit their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find your local authority<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMax Card <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe UK\u2019s leading discount card for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)<\/a> and looked after children. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can use your Max Card at venues across the UK to get free or discounted admission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out Max Card.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPhab<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThrough Phab\u2019s 130 clubs across England and Wales, children with disabilities and those without, young people and adults can get together with friends and family for all kinds of activities and social events, including fully accessible holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visit the Phab website.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSupportability (Manchester) <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOffers a wide and varied range of activities designed to let you socialise, make new friends, have fun and keep active, all in a safe environment with skilled and trained staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn more about Supportability.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTourism For All <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOne-stop shop for accessible tourism across the UK, whether you want a relaxing hotel break, an exciting day trip or just a change of scenery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more about Tourism For All.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe 3H Foundation <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nEvery year The 3H Foundation runs a grant programme to assist people with disabilities and their families on a low income to organise a UK holiday for themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more about The 3H Foundation.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
Dimensions list autism-friendly cinema screenings from ODEON, Cineworld, Vue, Showcase and Everyman cinemas all over the UK. These have quieter sound, low lighting and other adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Dimensions map can help you find an autism-friendly screening near you.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more about accessibility at ODEON cinemas<\/a> and accessibility at Vue<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cinema Exhibitors Association (CEA) Card is a national scheme developed for UK cinemas by the UK Cinema Association (UKCA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n The CEA Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more about the CEA Card.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hynt is an access card scheme at theatres and arts venues across Wales. If you have a Hynt card, you can get a free ticket for your carer or personal assistant to any performance you\u2019d like to go to at a participating centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more about eligibility for the Hynt scheme in Wales.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAccess tickets\u201d are tickets for patrons who might have additional needs, like an extra seat for a personal carer, or some extra space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Head to the blog Life of Pippa for detailed and step-by-step advice on booking theatre tickets for disabled people and carers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more about how to book theatre tickets for disabled patrons.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Provides subscription-free unabridged audio books for adults and children with sight problems, dyslexia and other disabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It has more than 9,000 books available to stream or on MP3 CD or USB memory stick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit the Calibre Audio Library.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Postal lending library providing braille<\/strong><\/a> or Moon<\/strong><\/a> print and pictures books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It has over 13,000 titles, including fiction and non-fiction tactile picture books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ClearVision membership is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more about ClearVision.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon announces a daily Kindle book deal at a discounted price, from midnight until 11.59pm on the same day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can subscribe to receive a daily email to make sure you don’t miss out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also get free books, including popular classics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Planet eBook is the home of free classic literature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The latest version of the site, with its mobile-friendly design and multi-format eBooks, attempts to make its collection of eBooks available on all devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit Planet eBook.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A library of more than 60,000 free eBooks, with the focus on older works for which US copyright has expired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out the Project Gutenberg website.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is free to join your local library and to borrow books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also download free eBooks and eAudiobooks using an app like BorrowBox<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t forget, there are charges for additional services and late returns of books you borrow from the library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are usually concessions for disabled users: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some areas also operate a free home delivery service if you are housebound, have a disability or care for someone at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Concessions, eligibility requirements and services vary between local authorities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You may need to provide evidence of disability or benefits you get. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To find out more, find your local authority.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A free library of tactile and audio books for blind and partially sighted people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It operates a free postal library of “touch to see” books with titles for children and adults. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It also lends to schools, health organisations and care homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more about Living Paintings.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n RNIB runs a Talking Books service. Books are available by digital download and on CD and USB stick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For a reasonable subscription fee, you can have a book CD delivered to your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can order six books at a time and as many as you want throughout the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you use the service regularly over the course of a year, it\u2019s a lot cheaper than buying audio CDs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more about RNIB Talking Books.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here at Sense, we offer Short Breaks and days out for disabled people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you want to try a day out ice skating, or play some games with a local drama group, we put your wishes first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about Sense Short Breaks.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Advice and tips on wide-ranging leisure and play activities for people with disabilities. Living Made Easy was previously known as the Disabled Living Foundation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more about Living Made Easy.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Most local authorities have a leisure pass scheme offering discounts on bookings and price reductions to local residents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These can have different names, such as Leisure Passes, Passport to Leisure or Access to Leisure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is usually a small cost, depending on your individual circumstances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To find out more about your local authority\u2019s leisure discount scheme, visit their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find your local authority<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The UK\u2019s leading discount card for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)<\/a> and looked after children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use your Max Card at venues across the UK to get free or discounted admission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out Max Card.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Through Phab\u2019s 130 clubs across England and Wales, children with disabilities and those without, young people and adults can get together with friends and family for all kinds of activities and social events, including fully accessible holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit the Phab website.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Offers a wide and varied range of activities designed to let you socialise, make new friends, have fun and keep active, all in a safe environment with skilled and trained staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about Supportability.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One-stop shop for accessible tourism across the UK, whether you want a relaxing hotel break, an exciting day trip or just a change of scenery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more about Tourism For All.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Every year The 3H Foundation runs a grant programme to assist people with disabilities and their families on a low income to organise a UK holiday for themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more about The 3H Foundation.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nUK Cinema Association <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hynt (Wales)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to book access tickets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Books for disabled people<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Calibre audio library <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
ClearVision <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
E-books <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Amazon <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n
Planet eBook <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Project Gutenberg <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Library concessions and free eBooks and eAudiobooks <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n
Living Paintings <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Talking Books <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Accessible holidays, short breaks and days out<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sense Short Breaks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Living Made Easy <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Local authority leisure discount schemes <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Max Card <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Phab<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Supportability (Manchester) <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tourism For All <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The 3H Foundation <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n