What should I consider if I’m taking my child with vision impairment on holiday?

Things to think about include: 

• Make sure you do your research before you travel 

• Check if you need special travel insurance 

• Explain everything and beware that sometimes new places may provide a lot of sensory information and your child may need time to adjust 

• Be prepared for how weather or the environment might affect your child’s eye condition. Consider things such as glare and think sun hat, sunglasses, eye shields etc 

• Go through the room/hotel/complex layout and where things will be located during your stay 

• Consider contacting a holiday provider specialising in holidays for people with vision impairment, such as: 

• Travel eyes 

• Seable Holidays 

Some charities provide subsidised specialist family holiday activities or respite opportunities: 

• VICTA Activity Calendar | Browse our current activities | VICTA 

• Events – LOOK – Supporting Visually Impaired Young People to Thrive 

• Family Fund 

RNIB Specialist Advice Service Advisors can give further information on this topic