Sensory Friendly Solutions

Do you wonder what it feels like to be a person who experiences sensory sensitivity or sensory overload? They are your clients, customers and team! They all: ▪️ Deserve to feel comfortable at events. ▪️ Have unique and individual sensory experiences. ▪️ Want to enjoy public spaces. ▪️ May have invisible sensory differences. ▪️ Seek understanding and respect. ▪️ Benefit from accessible and universal design. ▪️ Want to feel like they belong, just like you. ▪️ Need a world that is sensory-friendly. No one is a one size fits all. But, what could you change, today, at work, to make a difference?

🎭✨ Imagine the excitement of a child at their first concert or the wonder of an audience at a play. Unfortunately, sensory overload can turn these moments into discomfort for some. Sensory sensitivities can affect up to one-third of your audience, making it challenging for them to fully enjoy the performance. Our 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆-𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 provides the tools and knowledge to create more inclusive experiences. You’ll learn how to reduce sensory overload, establish quiet areas, and communicate sensory-friendly features ahead of time. 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲! 🌈💫

Creating 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 goes beyond physical changes—it's about building understanding and empathy. Sensory overload can be overwhelming and isolating for many individuals. Imagine entering a room with 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀, and 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀. For someone with sensory sensitivities, that experience can be unbearable. Simple adjustments like dimming lights, reducing noise, and providing quiet spaces can make a world of difference. Recognizing that sensory experiences vary widely helps us foster inclusive spaces where everyone feels safe and respected. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 Sensory Friendly 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲? Discover the challenges and realities of masking in the workplace through Elizabeth's personal experience. As a neurodivergent individual, Elizabeth thrives in a structured environment but faces difficulties due to their sensory sensitivities and the pressure to conform to societal norms. However, by creating sensory-friendly workplaces, businesses can unlock the full potential of a neurodiverse workforce and improve the well-being of all employees. Learn about the benefits of neurodiversity and how to create a truly inclusive work environment for everyone. Join the movement for a more neuroinclusive future today! Read our blog post by clicking the link in the comments below.

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 📣 Are you looking to create more inclusive and comfortable environments for everyone? Do you want to better understand sensory sensitivities and sensory overload? Sensory Friendly 101 is the course for you! In this comprehensive online training, you’ll delve into the 8 senses—beyond the familiar 5—to grasp their crucial role in sensory experiences. Gain practical insights and tools to transform any environment into a sensory-friendly space. Join us and empower yourself to make a positive impact on those with sensory sensitivities. 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀!

The Social Enterprise Hub partnered with Sensory Friendly Solutions to create a more inclusive environment for their co-working space and office building. The goal was to enhance the sensory experience for Hub tenants and their clients, ensuring accessibility and comfort for all. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: - Conducted training sessions, - Completed a full sensory audit of the Hub, both inside and outside the building. - Polled Hub business tenants to evaluate their sensory experience. - Delivered a detailed report with practical, easy-to-implement solutions. - Assisted with funding applications to support these changes. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: - Sound: Added acoustic ceiling tiles and carpet tiles in the boardroom to reduce noise and echo, creating a more comfortable space for meetings. - Lighting: Installed custom perforated signage over windows to reduce glare and prevent headaches. - Additional Enhancements: Relocated garbage bins, added wood elements, and secured funding to improve signage and wayfinding. These changes have made a significant positive impact, creating a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲? 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽!

Did you know? Up to one-third of the population is more likely to experience sensory sensitivity or overload. 🧠 Environments with bright lights, loud noises, and crowded spaces can be overwhelming, leading to feelings of exclusion. But together, we have the power to make a difference! Our training membership provides comprehensive access to courses and resources, empowering you to create sensory-friendly, accessible, and inclusive spaces for your team and customers. Learn more about our mission to make the world more sensory-friendly for everyone from our Founder and CEO, Christel Seeberger.

Explore the complexities of sensory sensitivity and overload in the workplace with our latest blog post. Understanding these challenges is crucial for fostering an inclusive and supportive business environment. Learn practical strategies to accommodate diverse sensory needs, enhance employee well-being, and create a more productive and harmonious workspace.

📘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗔𝗤 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! Discover how our specialized training can benefit your business or organization. Our online courses cater to everyone, from beginners to experts, and offer the flexibility to fit your schedule. Learn how we support you every step of the way. Stay tuned for more FAQs in our series!

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀? Discover the power of 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆. By creating a sensory-friendly environment, you can reduce stress, improve wellbeing, increase productivity, and boost employee retention. Plus, it's a great way to build a strong employer brand. Don't miss out on the benefits for your entire team! Find out more about the impact of workplace inclusion in our blog post.