Holiday club and sunglasses

[beemamare]

My son has ADHD and ASD. He lives in sunglasses. Finds bright lights difficult (especially the sun) and to be honest I like him to wear them anyway because of the UV protection. If we forget them he has been known to have meltdowns because the sun 'hurts his eyes'. It's such an easy win for us so I now have pairs everywhere. Dropped him at holiday club today and they've immediately said no sunglasses in case something hits him in the face. We had a discussion about how kids wear glasses for eyesight are allowed (to be honest I think children should be encouraged to wear sunglasses anyway, but that wasn't my argument). They took the sunglasses in with them and are going to speak with the manager. I had to go as I was late for work. Now worrying so going to call for an update. AIBU to think he should just be allowed to wear the sunglasses?

Did they let him wear them?

Sounds to me like the kind of rule where they've previously had an incident or problem with sunglasses so now it's just a blanket ban.
But if your child needs them as a reasonable adjustment then they should make an exception.

In future if there's something he really needs I would discuss it with the setting in advance.

Ridiculous of them. How are sunglasses a shatter risk when prescription glasses are considered ok. As a GP I would happily write a letter to the club endorsing the sunglasses to support his specific needs. To be honest even in the absence of ADHD or ASD anyone who needs sunglasses should be allowed them. I am very sensitive to bright sunlight and reach for my sunnies when others aren't yet in need. It's horrible barely being able to open your eyes.