Sensory-Friendly Performances Course

Welcome All Audiences: Create Inclusive Performances with Sensory-Friendly Strategies

Imagine the joy of live performance: the energy, the emotion, the shared experience. But for some audience members, sensory overload can turn that joy into anxiety or discomfort.

The Sensory-Friendly Performances Course equips you with the knowledge and tools to create inclusive shows that everyone can enjoy. Learn how to:

Reduce sensory overload with adjustments to lighting, sound effects, and special effects.
Provide quiet areas and fidget objects for those who need a sensory break.
Communicate effectively with your audience about sensory-friendly elements.

This course is for anyone who wants to make the magic of live performance accessible to all. Whether you’re a theater director, musician, event planner, or educator, this course will empower you to create welcoming and inclusive experiences.

Sensory Friendly Performances Course is part your unlimited course and resource package in All Access Training for one low cost.

Open the Curtain for All: Embrace Sensory-Friendly Performances

Expand Your Audience & Break Down Barriers

Why Go Sensory-Friendly?

Not everyone experiences live performances the same way. Sensory overload can exclude those with sensitivities, estimated to impact up to one-third of the population.

Unlock the Power of Inclusion:

Reach a Wider Audience: Expand your ticket sales and audience demographics by creating a welcoming space for everyone.

Enhance the Experience for All: Reduce distractions and create a more comfortable environment, allowing everyone to fully engage with the performance.

Build a Positive Reputation: Become known for your inclusivity and commitment to accessibility, attracting a loyal audience.

This course equips you with the knowledge and practical strategies to create sensory-friendly performances. You’ll learn how to:

Adjust lighting, sound effects, and special effects to minimize sensory overload.
Create designated quiet areas and provide fidget objects for those who need a break.
Effectively communicate sensory-friendly elements to your audience beforehand.
Develop a sensory-friendly plan that can be tailored to different types of performances.

Invest in inclusion and open the doors to a wider audience. Enroll in the Sensory-Friendly Performances Course today as part of All-Access Training.

Beyond the Stage Lights: Creating Sensory-Friendly Performances for All

Imagine the joy on a child’s face at their first concert, or the awe of an audience experiencing a captivating play. Sadly, for some, sensory overload can turn these experiences into anxiety or discomfort.

Sensory sensitivities aren’t just a challenge for people with diagnosed conditions. Up to one-third of the audience might be impacted by unexpected sounds, bright lights, or crowded spaces. This can prevent them from fully enjoying the performance.

The Sensory-Friendly Performances Course empowers you to create inclusive experiences. This course goes beyond basic awareness, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to:

Develop practical strategies for reducing sensory overload, like adjusting lighting and sound effects.
Create designated quiet areas and provide fidget objects for those who need a sensory break.
Effectively communicate sensory-friendly elements to your audience beforehand.

Open the doors to a wider audience and enrich the experience for everyone.

Going through training and certification with Sensory Friendly Solutions empowered me to be able to offer sensory-friendly performances and shows that are inclusive and accessible to more people.

Christina Martin Singer-Songwriter

Sensory-Friendly Performaces Course Overview

Duration

Under 3 hours

Audience

Performers (musicians, actors, dancers, etc.): Learn to adapt your craft for sensory sensitivities and create inclusive performances.
Theatre & Venue Staff: Discover best practices for sensory-friendly experiences, end-to-end.
Educators & Community Leaders: Gain knowledge to advocate for sensory-friendly performances and expand access to the arts.

Lessons

Lesson 1: Before your Begin
Lesosn 2: Planning Phase
Lesson 3: Pre-Performance Phase
Lesson 4: Showtime Phase
Lesson 5: Post-Performance Phase
Quizzes at the end of each lesson

Sensory Friendly Performances Is Included in All Access Membership

Sensory-Friendly Performances Course Details

Why Take the Sensory-Friendly Performances Course?

These days, accessibility and inclusion are no longer just buzzwords – they’re critical for businesses and organizations to thrive. This is especially true in the world of live performances: theatres, concert halls, and playhouses are recognizing the importance of welcoming everyone to experience the magic of the stage.

The Sensory-Friendly Performances Course equips you to be a leader in this movement. With sensory sensitivities affecting up to one-third of the population, creating inclusive performances unlocks a vast new audience. This translates to:

Increased ticket sales and a broader audience: Expand your reach and demographic by creating a welcoming space for all.
Enhanced reputation and community engagement: Become known for your commitment to accessibility, attracting a loyal audience and fostering a positive image.
A richer experience for everyone: Reduce distractions and create a more comfortable environment, allowing all audience members to fully engage with the performance.

Invest in inclusion and open the doors to a wider audience. Enroll in the Sensory-Friendly Performances Course today as part of All Access Training Membership.

Embrace the Power of Inclusion: Enroll in the Sensory-Friendly Performances Course Today!

This course is ideal for:

- Performance Professionals: Theatre directors, musicians, event planners, and stage managers can learn to create inclusive experiences that cater to a wider audience.
- Venue Staff: Ushers, box office personnel, and security teams can gain valuable knowledge to better support patrons with sensory sensitivities.
- Educators: Teachers and arts educators can discover strategies for incorporating sensory-friendly elements into school productions and performances.
- Community Leaders: Those involved in organizing festivals, concerts, and other live events can gain the knowledge to make these experiences more accessible for everyone.
- Anyone Committed to Inclusion: This course is valuable for anyone who wants to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment in the performing arts.

Here’s why this course is for you:

The course empowers you to go beyond basic awareness. Learn practical strategies for creating sensory-friendly experiences, such as:
- Adjusting lighting and sound effects to minimize sensory overload.
- Providing designated quiet areas and fidget objects for those who need a break.
- Effectively communicating sensory-friendly elements to your audience beforehand.

What you’ll get

A comprehensive review of the components of a sensory-friendly performance
Accessible multi-media content
Quiz content
Final test
Completion certificate

After completing Sensory-Friendly Performance Training you will have the knowledge, skills and strategies to make performances sensory-friendly. You’ll feel capable and confident as you create a more accessible and inclusive environment at your venue.

Learning Objectives

You’ll learn:

What it means to be sensory-friendly
Best practices for sensory-friendly changes
Accommodation considerations for your venue, staff, and the performance
How to implement project planning timelines and tools
Expectations setting and management
How to collaboratively design and implement on-stage accommodations
How to collaboratively design and implement venue accommodations
What’s involved in staff training
Which messaging, marketing, and communication tools are helpful
What’s involved in the pre-show team briefing
Day-of-show responsibilities
Best practices components of pre-show housekeeping items
Post-performance considerations and tasks
How to build in feedback collection and learning

Why All Access Training?

Unlock a world of learning and development with our all-access membership! Here’s why it’s the smarter choice for your educational journey:

Dive Deeper: Explore a vast library of courses on a variety of topics. No more limitations – find exactly what interests you and delve into new skills or expand your existing knowledge base.
Unmatched Value: For one, low annual fee, access all our courses. This is a cost-effective way to learn as much as you want, compared to purchasing individual courses.
Stay on the Cutting Edge: Our course library is constantly updated with fresh content and the latest trends. Stay ahead of the curve and ensure you have the most relevant skills for your personal or professional goals.
Flexibility at Your Fingertips: Learn at your own pace, whenever and wherever it suits you. Our on-demand courses allow you to revisit modules or focus on specific areas you need to brush up on.
Go Beyond the Basics: All-access members gain exclusive access to premium content and additional resources, materials not available with standard course enrollment.

In short, an all-access membership is your gateway to continuous learning and growth. Invest in yourself and unlock your full potential!

Get All Our Courses for One Low Price:

Follow topics from an established curriculum.
Complete courses that count toward professional development credits.
Get access to online training 24/7 and proceed at your own pace.
Monitor progress as you complete topics, lessons and quizzes.
Receive a training certificate when you complete each course.

Benefits of Our Training:

Appeal to a wider client/customer base.
Create a comfortable environment for your team, too!
Reduce barriers and increase accessibility.
Attract an underserved market.
Stand apart from your competition.
Make inclusion part of your business.
Generate goodwill and positive earned media.
Be a business that does good in the world.

Togeter, We Make a Difference! We Are Trusted By:

Try our Training Membership Risk-Free!

At Sensory Friendly Solutions, we’re passionate about empowering you to create inclusive spaces. That’s why I want you to feel confident when enrolling in our membership or buying a single course.

We offer a 14-day satisfaction guarantee. If you complete a course in our online, on-demand training, receive your certificate of completion , and within 14 days of purchase, decide it’s not the right fit for you, simply contact us to let us know. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to me and the team, as it helps us continuously improve the program to better serve our community.

Once we receive your feedback, we’ll process a full refund within 14 days.

Please note: Our training programs are designed for educational and informational purposes only.

We’re here to support you on your sensory-friendly journey, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

Sincerely,

Christel Seeberger, Founder and CEO

Frequently Asked Questions

General

Who is this training for? Anyone who wants to create inclusive events, locations or experiences.
What format is the training offered in? Courses and resources are online, completed at your own pace.
How long does the training take to complete? Each stand-alone course is designed to be 2 hours or less.
Do I need any prior knowledge to participate? Not at all! That’s why our Sensory-Friendly 101 Course is included to teach you the basics.
Is there ongoing support available after completing the training? Many learners go on to complete our certification program for their business or organization. We also have many free resources like blogs, a podcast and free downloads.

Membership Benefits

Are there different membership tiers offered? No, for one low price you get access to everything!
What’s included in each membership level? All Courses and Bonus materials, any new courses during your membership and any updates to existing content.
Is there a minimum commitment for membership? You get access for 12 months (and thereafter you can renew).
How long does my membership access last? 12 months (and then you can renew).
How does renewal work? Your membership will automatically renew so you don’t miss a thing, using the payment used upon initial signup. You can cancel at any time.

Cost and Value

How much does the training cost? We currently have a special offer of $119 CAD per year. That gives you access to all courses and all resources.
How can this training help my business or organization? It will help you learn to improve customer experience, attract new clientele, fulfill social responsibility goals and foster accessibility and inclusion as part of your DEI initiatives.

Impact and Results

What are some examples of successful outcomes achieved by other organizations using your training? Read our case studies to learn from some real-life examples from our customers.

Training Access and Completion

Do I have to complete all training in one sitting? You can leave and come back to the training and continue where you left off, or even go back to the beginning.
Is this live training or self-paced? This is self-paced, recorded training. You can complete any course on your own time, online, and at your own pace.
Where do I log in? Log in to our Learning Management System (Kajabi).
Do I have to take all the courses? No, you can pick and choose based on your interests and get a certificate for each course you take.

Multiple Seats

Can I purchase multiple seats for my team?

While our learning management system manages training individually, here are three options that folks use most frequently when buying more than one seat:

Provide Giftogram prepaid cards: Giftogram allows you to distribute prepaid cards to your team, which they can use as a payment method when purchasing training. Simply load the cards with the desired amount, and your team members can complete their purchase individually using the Giftogram card.
Let employees purchase access individually and then request reimbursement.
Employers can complete the checkout process using the employee’s name and email, set up a temporary password, and allow the employee to reset it if they wish.

Use Coupon Code Group15 at checkout as a little gift from us for your group purchases!

Payment and Refunds

What is your refund policy? Once you receive a certificate for the first course you complete in the membership, if you are not happy with the training, please contact us within 14 days of purchase. Please let us know why you are unhappy with the training, so that we can make changes to improve. We want to meet your expectations! You will receive a full refund within the following 14 days. It is important to know that training is for your educational and informational purposes.
How do I cancel my membership?
1. log into your account at the top of this page,
2. click on your avatar in the top right
3. select Settings from the dropdown
4. click Billing Info in the top right
5. select the Cancel button
6. click on Cancel Subscription to confirm
7. your membership will continue until the end of the current billing cycle
How do I change my credit card information?
1. log into your account at the top of this page
2. click on your avatar in the top right
3. select Settings from the dropdown
4. click Billing Info at top right
5. Click Update next to the current credit card
6. enter your new card information
7. click Update Card

International Purchases

Will my credit card work if it isn’t Canadian? Yes. Your invoice will be in Canadian dollars (CAD). Your credit card processor automatically converts your purchase into your local currency at its exchange rate.
What is the exchange rate outside of Canada? Your credit card company or issuer has the most current information. For an approximate value, search online for “exchange rates” to find a conversion tool for examples.

Payment Methods

Which payment methods are available? Payment methods available are: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express. (Klarna and AfterPay are only available for one-time purchases and not for memberships.) See image below.

Course Certificates

Will I receive a certificate of completion? Yes! Once you complete and pass the quiz(zes) for each course, you’ll get a digital certificate to print and share.

Additional Support

What do I do if I have more questions? Please contact us if you have any questions or need assistance.

Technical Questions

I am having trouble accessing my course, what do I do? Follow these steps:

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Switch Browsers: If none of the above work, try a different browser.

Mobile

Does your Learning Management System have a mobile version? Yes, you can download the Kajabi Mobile App.

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