Mobility and positioning
- Which movements or positions are comfortable and sustainable?
- Can every release and exit be reached independently or with agreed support?
- What happens if strength, balance or spasm changes suddenly?
The UK Kink GuideAccessibility profilesIndividual access planning
Start with the person, not the diagnosis.
These profiles surface questions that may matter. They do not predict needs from a condition and do not replace clinical or occupational advice.
Fatigue and fluctuating energy
- What are early signs that energy is falling?
- Can the plan be shortened or stopped without disappointment or pressure?
- What recovery time and practical support may be needed?
Chronic pain and sensation
- How will ordinary symptoms be distinguished from a warning sign?
- Which pressure, texture, temperature or duration should be avoided?
- Does medication change awareness, bleeding or recovery?
Sensory processing
- Which light, sound, smell, touch or uncertainty may overload?
- What predictable sequence or advance information would help?
- How will a need for silence, space or immediate change be communicated?
Communication and neurodivergence
- Which words, formats or response time support genuine understanding?
- Is a non-speaking pause or stop method needed?
- How will literal meaning, uncertainty and changed decisions be checked?
Hearing and vision
- Can essential information be received without relying on one sense?
- Are lighting, contrast, captions, tactile markers or interpreters relevant?
- Will communication remain accessible during the entire activity?
Privacy, carers and support
- Who needs to know what, and who does not?
- What is the role and boundary of any assistant, carer or supporter?
- How will autonomy, confidentiality and safeguarding coexist?