THE family of a Penarth child suffering from a rare condition have revealed plans to open an adapted cafe for disabled children.

Following a series of "frustrating" days out, the family of 17-month-old Osian Liddell - who suffers from Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome - decided to launch the charity Oshi's World.

The aim of the family, who live on St David's Crescent, is to use funds raised by the charity initiative to open a cafe in the Vale for children with disabilities, learning difficulties and life-limiting conditions, along with their family and friends.

Anna Murphy, Osian's mother, said: "Fortunately we've not had any major problems so far, but there have been a few situations. For example, Oshi has a big wheelchair and pram and we've not been able to go into a cafe before because of it being unable to cater for us.

"It actually got to the stage where my whole world went to just visiting a few friends' houses.

"Then someone said to me that we're living in Oshi's world now - and the world isn't equipped for him. It would be lovely if something was made friendly to him and his needs, and others, to enjoy."

The 28-year-old full-time mum described the proposed project as a "fully-accessible sensory cafe".

She said: "Oshi's World, which we will be launching on October 28, will be set up for us to raise funds to open our accessible cafe.

"When we say 'accessible' what we mean is accessible for all people.

"There will be facilities like appropriate play areas and lots of space. It will be sensitive to all children with disabilities, learning difficulties and life-limiting illnesses.

"There would also be large changing tables. At the moment changing tables only really cater for babies, but Oshi and others are going to grow big and will still need care."

Helen Murphy, 40, who is Osian's aunt, stressed that "no-one would be left out".

"I know of people who are facing similar problems, but such problems would disappear if we manage to succeed with our plans," she said.

Osian's mother added: "We're confident that with funding and money raised from our charity, the cafe will be achievable."