NSU Artwork Museum Fort Lauderdale is introducing Sensory Saturdays to offer a sensory-inclusive museum expertise for youngsters with numerous neurodivergent wants, ages 6-17, and their households. NSU Artwork Museum stands as the one museum in Broward that has obtained certification from KultureCity®, a distinguished nonprofit group devoted to fostering inclusivity and accessibility for people with sensory necessities.
Sensory Saturdays will final from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 9, Jan 11 and March 15. These occasions give households a novel likelihood to create artwork in designated workspaces and discover the Museum in a serene and supportive environment. Friends will take pleasure in early and complimentary entry to the galleries, which will likely be adjusted for decrease lighting and diminished noise to make sure a extra snug expertise.
“NSU Artwork Museum is devoted to creating artwork accessible and inclusive for everybody in our neighborhood,” says Bonnie Clearwater, Director and Chief Curator at NSU Artwork Museum. “By constantly exploring new initiatives and partnerships, we attempt to make sure that each customer feels welcome and valued, celebrating the varied views that enrich our cultural panorama.”
As a KultureCity® Licensed Museum, the workers and safety at NSU Artwork Museum have obtained coaching to boost their understanding of sensory processing wants. Throughout museum hours, KultureCity® Sensory Baggage will likely be accessible to guests of all ages who require sensory help. These luggage embrace noise-canceling headphones, weighted lap pads, cozy seating, and sensory-friendly artwork provides, making the museum an inclusive house for everybody always.
“We’re thrilled to launch Sensory Saturdays and provide a novel, welcoming house for neurodivergent youngsters and their households to expertise artwork in a manner that’s tailor-made to their wants,” says Lisa Quinn, Lillian S. Wells Schooling Curator. “This program highlights our dedication to accessibility and inclusivity. Via our KultureCity® Certification, NSU Artwork Museum is making strides to be extra inclusive by creating alternatives for our neurodivergent neighborhood, anytime, not solely on Sensory Saturdays.”
Entry to Sensory Saturday is complimentary, however registration is important. Registration begins one month earlier than every occasion. To permit all households to affix, the Museum kindly asks that any cancellations be communicated prematurely, as house is restricted.
“Empowering communities via inclusion and innovation, NSU Artwork Museum is aligned with the identical visionary spirit as KultureCity® and is championing a world the place each particular person, no matter capability, is not only accepted however celebrated for his or her distinctive contributions to the tapestry of humanity,” says Uma Srivastava, Government Director of KultureCity®.
This program is made doable due to the beneficiant contributions from the Robert E. Dooley Belief NSU Heart for Autism Endowment Fund. For extra info or help registering for Sensory Saturdays, please name 954-262-0204, go to https://nsuartmuseum.org/, or electronic mail [email protected].
