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Explore-Abilities Evening

Name: Explore-Abilities Evening
Start: 2023-10-21T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2023-10-21T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Children’s Museum

October 21, 2023 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Explore-Abilities Evening: A Sensory-Friendly Museum Event

Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
Time: 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Location: Children’s Museum, 45 Forks Market Road

Part of our Explore-Abilities Access Program, join us on Saturday, October 21 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM for an Explore-Abilities Evening – a sensory-friendly museum experience designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to have fun and enjoy interactive, hands-on learning in a safe and accessible facility!

Developed in conjunction with experts from Autism Learning Centre, Autism Manitoba, and On The Spectrum Therapy Services, this event features:

Light and sound reductions in museum galleries
Extra visual signage for safety
A less crowded environment
Designated quiet zones apart from the galleries
Specialized equipment (i.e., UbiDuo 2-Way Communication Device, sunglasses, ear defenders, fidget toys, and Braille Visitor Information Brochures in English and French) available upon request
Specially trained staff to complement your museum experience

For more information about the Explore-Abilities Access Program, please contact the Director of Education & Exhibits at 204.924.4003.

Explore-Abilities Access Program Supporters

The 2023/2024 Explore-Abilities Access Program was made possible by the following supporters:

Carla Greenwald
The Bertram Austin Goodman, May Easton McLaren Goodman, and Dorothy Jean Goodman Foundation

How To Register

Contact our Sales & Bookings Coordinator at 204.924.4005 or complete the online registration request form below to register for this event. Please register early, as events can fill quickly!

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Your registration will only be confirmed once the Sales & Bookings Coordinator has contacted you to verify your attendance.
Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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- Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 5:30PM – 7:30PM
- Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 5:30PM – 7:30PM
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Details

Date:: October 21, 2023
Time:: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Event Categories:: Events, M's Blog
Event Tags:: all abilities, ASD, autism, Autism Learning Centre, Autism Manitoba, Autism Spectrum Disorders, disabilities, disability, Explore-Abilities, On The Spectrum Therapy Services, sensory processing, special needs

Venue

: Children’s Museum
: 45 Forks Market Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4T6 Canada
Phone: 204.924.4000
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