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Sensory Friendly

Sensory Friendly

We understand that the size of the campus and the number of people can be overwhelming for some.

 

This year, we have developed our sensory experience with 1. A number of sensory spaces, identifiable by the headphones icon on the Festival map; 2. Sensory friendly events will have the rainbow infinity symbol next to them on the printed programme, which you can pick up on the day; and 3. Priority queuing for neurodivergent attendees, which is offered to those with a Neurodiversity Ireland lanyard.

 

On the day, if you don’t have a lanyard, go to one our Information Stands at the Festival. You will complete the form via the Neurodiversity Ireland website and receive a lanyard there and then. Attendees with Sunflower Hidden Disability lanyards and AsIAm cards are also given priority access.

 

Please share our Social Story (Visual Guide) with anyone who will benefit from having advance understanding of how the UCD Festival will look and feel.

 

We are proud to partner with Intel to deliver a sensory friendly experience.

 

Sensory friendly activities are listed below. We hope you enjoy the festival knowing that we have your comfort and wellbeing in mind.

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Silent Disco
Presenting the Silent Disco: a safe space for kids of all ages to listen and dance, and for parents to relax.
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12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sensory Friendly Spaces
The aim of sensory friendly spaces will be to provide a safe, low-level stimulation space for neurodivergent festival goers, created by using adjustable lighting, textures, and sounds.
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Krafty Kids! With UCD Purl Jam
Go crazy with some colour fun at this year's UCD Festival with Krafty Kids and make your own pom poms and friendship bracelets.
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12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Insect Hotel Workshop
Use locally found branches, twigs, pine cones, and bamboo to fill in wooden structures to create a natural biodegradable habitat for the local insect life.
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12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
UCD Archaeology at our Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture (CEAMC)
Visit an early medieval house reconstruction project, and learn about lifeways in the ancient world through special artefacts and bones from archaeological sites.
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12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Senco Sensory Express Bus
The Senco Sensory Express bus is for neurodivergent attendees at the UCD Festival who need a sensory break.
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12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Teddy Bear Care Centre
Does your teddy bear need a health check?
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12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Curious Play with ReCreate
Join ReCreate, the creative reuse company, for fun workshops and imaginative play. You and your family will unlock the true magic of 'creative reuse' through a reimagined world of salvaged materials.
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12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Learning With Creativity Sensory Zone at UCD Research
Visit the UCD Research Building for a quiet space that welcomes all kids to explore and learn through different sensory experiences.
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Booking Required
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Making UCD a Neurodiversity Friendly Campus – Panel Discussion
Neurodiversity is an area of growing awareness and importance in UCD; join our panel as we discuss why a neurodiversity-friendly campus is important.
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Booking Required
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sensory Friendly Activity Session
Enjoy a fun, outdoor sensory session with Occupational Therapist Jack Cairns and his team.
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Booking Required
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Neurodiverse-friendly screening : The Super Mario Bros Movie
Enjoy this sensory-friendly screening of The Super Mario Bros Movie.
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