Arcades typically aren’t very sensory-friendly all the time, although some, including Dave & Buster’s, do have sensory-friendly hours that may enhance your experience if you have sensory sensitivities. If you need a guaranteed sensory-friendly place to game and socialize, come to the Abilities in Motion Gaming Center. Play adaptive video games in the gaming center […]
Open mic nights are a great way to build your confidence and connect with other members of your community. They can also be intimidating, even when designed with sensory-sensitive people in mind, so here are tips for enjoying a sensory-friendly open mic night. Bring earplugs and fidget toys along with you when you attend the […]
There are plenty of sensory-friendly things to do on a rainy day in and around Reading, Pennsylvania, many of which can start or end with a visit to Rollie’s Place for a quick bite to eat. Going to Rollie’s Place for food and the Abilities in Motion Gaming Center for adaptive video gaming are great […]
Make sure all of your guests feel welcomed, included, and comfortable by planning a sensory-friendly birthday party that takes others’ sensitivities into account. Planning a sensory-friendly birthday party starts with choosing a sensory-friendly venue, such as your home or a destination designed with sensory sensitivities in mind, like Rollie’s Place. Make participating in themed parties, […]
Going to the movies is a simple pleasure that everyone should be able to enjoy, including those with sensory sensitivities who may get overwhelmed and overstimulated during traditional movie screenings. You can find sensory-friendly movie showings near Reading at R/C Movies’ 11 and IMAX theaters, nearby AMC movie theaters, Penn Cinema, and the Philadelphia Film […]
Spending the day at a museum can be a great immersive, educational experience for anyone. For sensory-sensitive people, these outings can be overwhelming, but less so when they are intentionally sensory-friendly. Sensory-friendly museum experiences near Reading include the Reading Public Museum, Hands-on House in Lancaster, the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, the Brandywine Museum of Art, and […]
Zoos can be overstimulating places, especially during the busiest hours. Plenty of zoos and animal experiences near the Lehigh Valley go the extra mile to make sensory-sensitive guests feel welcome and to help them enjoy the experience as much as possible. Sensory-friendly zoos and animal experiences near the Lehigh Valley include the Lehigh Valley Zoo, […]
Sensory-friendly aquarium experiences can be hard to come by, but that doesn’t make them any less desired by sensory-sensitive children and their parents. Observing fish and other aquatic animals can be a soothing, calming experience for people with sensory sensitivities and a great opportunity for low-pressure socialization or engagement with a special interest. The top […]
Most restaurants aren’t sensory-friendly like Rollie’s Place and are too overwhelming for those with sensory sensitivities to have a positive dining experience. There are plenty of things about Rollie’s Place that make it sensory-friendly and welcoming for all. Soft or dimmable lighting, sound control, comfortable temperature, private dining areas, and predictable menu items make restaurants […]
Everyone with an interest in gaming should have access to it, including those with sensory sensitivities living in the Reading and Lehigh Valley areas. Fortunately, there are several resources in the area that you can use. The Abilities in Motion (AIM) Gaming Center is an inclusive, sensory-friendly computer gaming center in Reading. There are daily […]