There are a number of venues and places to visit that may be beneficial for autistic people – discover more details by clicking on the boxes below
Some may be specifically for autistic people and others are not – but might still be suitable
Remember that each autistic person has unique needs and preferences, so it’s best to check suitability with each organisation
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The listed services and links to websites maintained by other organisations are included on here to assist you and are provided in good faith. Some may incur costs. Their inclusion does not imply that the Leicestershire Partnership Trust endorses or supports them, nor does the absence of a service imply that we do not support them
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Accessibility schemes
CEA Cinema Card – helping disabled people to access cinemas
The CEA Card is a national card scheme for UK cinemas.
When cardholders buy a full-price cinema ticket, they can get a free ticket for someone to go with them – when they watch a film at a participating cinema.
Eligibility: To apply, the person requiring assistance must be 5 years of age or older and be in receipt of one of the following:
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Attendance Allowance (AA)
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Adult / Child Disability Payment (ADP / CDP in Scotland)
- Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
Or hold the following cards:
- Severely Sight Impaired Registrations (formerly Registered Blind)
- Sight impaired Registration (formerly Partially Sighted)
Click here to visit the CEA Card website for more information.
Local participating cinemas:
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Venues and places to visit
Phoenix Cinema: Access Cinema Programme
The Phoenix Cinema in Leicester offers an Access Cinema programme.
This includes relaxed screenings where films are shown with reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, the freedom to move around and use sensory aids – plus a quiet space to take a break from the film. These screenings are for everyone though are described as being particularly suited for autistic people, those with ADHD or any other sensory processing differences.
They also have audio described screenings, helpful for people who are blind or who have sight loss and screening with descriptive subtitles for people who are deaf or who have hearing loss.
Click here to find out more about the ‘Access Cinema Programme’ on their website.
The Thomas Centre – holiday park with facilities and environment suitable for the needs of many autistic people
The Thomas Centre is a holiday park especially for families of autistic people and those who have epilepsy and/or any other special needs, including neurodivergent conditions
A range of accommodation options on a dedicated 25 acre site in a safe & non-judgemental environment
Click here to visit The Thomas Centre website
Click here to see more about how they cater to meet the needs of autistic people