The move is part of council-wide cuts, with councillors looking to slash its total budget by 40 per cent over the next four years.
Councillor Ebrahim Adia, Bolton’s executive member for children’s services, said: "Due to the global recession and the government’s plans to reduce the budget deficit outlined in the emergency budget, we anticipate that the grants we receive from the government will significantly reduce.
"We are determined to continue to provide a good service for the borough’s children with disabilities, and to make sure that our carers are supported in their roles."
Among those to be consulted will be children with disabilities and their families, staff and unions.
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