Annie in wonderland

 A cheeky, compassionate guide for carers, families, and support workers prepping bags for day programs for people with intellectual and other disabilities. We’ve ranted in previous posts about what a good day centre bag should include — but what about the things that shouldn’t be in there? This post is here to help you avoid the accidental oopsies, weaponised water bottles, and the dreaded squashed tuna sandwiches at the bottom of the bag. Let’s also take a second to talk about the bag itself. Choose something sturdy and easy to open, especially for people with fine motor difficulties. Bonus points if it’s machine washable (because accidents happen), has compartments, and is big enough to carry everything from lunch to a library book. Trust us, size does matter — especially when you want to avoid everything being squashed into one mystery-smelling compartment. And before you drop your Easter cleanout haul at the local op shop, check if your centre could use those extra shopping ...

 So I am working on boxing day and that is strategic that some people who I need to thank for presents and somewhere practical, and I am sure some of my readers who are in the industry would  have gifted clients new bags and lunch boxes, But then it what to fill them with and there are many  “ nutrition” content creators that have some great ideas, but there are going to be some additional considerations,  such as allergies, Mobily issues where they are going, how long they are going to be there and what “perks “they provide. Some offices have free snacks, as long as they aren’t an everyday thing I think take advantage of it, It is part of the remuneration package, as well, but I know if the person is in a Sil ( or group home) they will track eating to see that the person is eating well. But some ideas are classic ideas, of muesli bars, rice crackers and cheese sticks and these are adults, so can you send cheese cubes, but again check allergies well as younger ...