Sensory-Friendly Hour
As part of our commitment to inclusivity, we have introduced a sensory-friendly hour at each of our events to ensure that neurodivergent people and those with sensory challenges are able to attend and enjoy our events without the worry of being overwhelmed.
Every Owlets event will have a minimum of one hour allocated to those with sensory issues such as neurodivergent people, people with developmental disabilities, veterans with PTSD, people with post-concussion syndrome or those with hearing loss. This is usually the first hour of each event, but please contact us or check the event pages for more information on each individual event.
During sensory hour, we will:
- Turn off music and background noises.
- Dim the lights in the hall.
- Limit tickets available during this hour to reduce crowds and crowd noise.
Exhibitors are required to:
- Turn off bright, neon or flashing lights.
- Turn off music or background noises.
- Wait to be approached by a customer before engaging.
- Agree and adhere to our equality, diversity and inclusion guidelines.