Thank you for attending the "Creating and Marketing Sensory-Friendly Cultural Events for Audiences & Visitors with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorders" workshop!
We have assembled this toolkit to assist cultural organizations with presenting their own Sensory-Friendly cultural programs.
Below you will find links and resources that were presented during the workshop. In addition, we will continue to update the materials and add content as new information becomes available.
The information provided is intended to provide an overview of best practices, accommodations and appropriate modifications to consider when presenting a Sensory-Friendly cultural event, tour, or performance. These materials are meant to be discussed as part of an in-depth technical assistance training for cultural organizations wishing to present a Sensory-Friendly cultural event, tour, or performance.
Please feel free to contact the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs at (305) 375-4634 if you need further assistance. You can also email Francine Andersen at fran@miamidade.gov for more information.
Workshop Materials:
- Agenda LEAD 8.3.2014
- Presenter Bios LEAD 8.3.2014
- Guidelines & Resources for Presenting a Sensory-Friendly Cultural Event
- Additional Sensory-Friendly Resources LEAD 2014
PowerPoint Presentations:
- Sensory-Friendly Arts Experiences: Phillip Collazo and Beth Gordon, LEAD 8.3.2014
- Creating and Marketing Sensory-Friendly Cultural Events: Francine Andersen, LEAD 8.3.2014
- Program Evaluation: Roger Ideishi, LEAD 8.3.2014
- UM CARD Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders, Dr. Jennifer Durocher
- Current Programming Trends in Cultural Arts Settings for Persons with Sensory, Social, & Cognitive Disorders, Roger Ideishi
- Participation of Children with Special Needs at the Aquarium, Roger Ideishi
Marketing Materials:
- Sensory-Friendly Access Symbol (White)
- Sensory-Friendly Access Symbol (Black)
- Sensory-Friendly PSA Ad / About the Sensory-Friendly Access Symbol
- Going to the Show PSA Ad / About Going to the Show
- Making the Arts fun for Everyone PSA Ad
- Miami Theater Center Sensory-Friendly Performance Flyer
- Miami Children's Museum Sensory Saturday Flyer
- Miami Children's Museum Sensory Saturday Flyer (Fall 2014)
- New World Symphony Sensory-Friendly Environments 2016-2017 Flyer
Videos:
- Imagination Stage: Preparing for a Sensory Friendly Performance
- "A is for Autism"
- Autism "Awareness" - Ten Things You Should Know
- Autism Angel - Carly Fleischmann
- Carly's Café - Experience Autism Through Carly's Eyes
- Students with learning disabilities give their teachers some heartfelt advice
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Web resources:
- Sensory-Friendly Access Symbol and Programs
- Sensory-Friendly Audience Survey
- Sensory-Friendly Audience Survey Handout
- Going to the Show Pre-Visit Guide
- Going to the Museum Pre-Visit Guide
- Sample Pre-Show Welcome Speech - Fantasy Theatre Factory
- Sample Pre-Show Welcome Speech - Joseph Caleb Auditorium
- Sample Pre-Show Welcome Speech - Miami City Ballet
- Sample Pre-Show Welcome Speech - Nutcracker Ballet
- Field Trip Reservation Form with Accommodations
Other Resources:
- Miami Children's Museum Pre-Visit Guide
- Miami Children's Museum Sensory Saturday Visitors Map
- Miami Children's Museum Sensory Saturday Activity Guide
- Kennedy Center’s “Sensory Friendly Programming for People with Social & Cognitive Disabilities” guide for performing arts settings
- Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm
- The Power of Music - Jack's Journey Out of Silence by Francine Andersen
- A Guide to People-First Language VSA FL
- Project AWWOL - Respectful Interactions