A DISABLED Southampton girl has had her garden transformed to allow her to make memories with her siblings.
Two-year-old Doris Bufton has a rare genetic disorder which causes her seizures, a brain malformation called lissencephaly, cerebral palsy and learning difficulties.
The toddler is a full-time wheelchair user and is unable to communicate, which means she requires adult support at all times.
Her parents, Alex and Kris, wanted her to be able to spend time in their garden so that she could play with her sisters and create lasting memories.
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The steps leading to the main garden prevented her from being able to do so and due to Doris’ sensory needs, her family found it hard to take her out in social environments.
Now, the whole garden has been transformed to make it more accessible for Doris.
Ultra Decking partnered with charity WellChild to transform the garden in two days.
They created a fully accessible sensory area where Doris can play with her water table and smell the plants in her sensory flower bed.
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Doris' mum Alex said: "She loves her decking, sensory panels and mirrors and it’s just amazing what this opens up for her.
"Words cannot express how grateful we are to everyone involved.”
Dad Kris added: “We have been out there every evening we can with Doris rolling around on the grass and kissing the decking.”
WellChild is a charity that offers garden transformations for children with complex health needs, making spaces that are accessible and safe for the children to enjoy their gardens.
Kieran Cullen, WellChild’s helping hands programme manager, said: "With over 100,000 children living with complex health conditions in the UK, we are receiving enquiries every day.
"Without the support of suppliers like Ultra Decking, we simply wouldn’t be able to complete these spaces, enabling children to thrive at home."
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