Sensory Friendly Foundation
Is your child afraid to go to new places?
Do they over-react to loud noises or bright lights?
Are they uncomfortable in crowded situations?
A Sensory Friendly Concert may be a wonderful experience for your family!
An estimated 15-20 percent of the population who experience sensory sensitivities find that attending rock concerts, and other events, painful and extremely uncomfortable experiences.
This limits these individuals, as well as their families, ability to share music or other cultural activities together.
Our foundation aims to provide fun events for all sense abilities.
Since 2013, hundreds of individuals have attended a Sensory Friendly Concert.
Children and adults walk in reluctant, anxious, fearful, and, in some cases, protesting. By the end of a 45-minute concert, they’re laughing, dancing, and many are up on the stage.
They feel a sense of comfort and belonging.
Their self-esteem rises, as they are empowered to enjoy something new.
It’s much more than a concert experience.
Initial studies have demonstrated significant improvements in attendees’ self-esteem and willingness to try other similar, new events.
Families can enjoy something fun together in a safe, comfortable environment.
Sensory Friendly Concerts can be a life changing experience for all attendees.
Here’s what some previous attendees have said:
This concert was a wonderful experience for our family. It is difficult to find events that our whole family can enjoy. It was a very special day.
− Father of a sensory-sensitive childThank you, thank you, thank you! We all really had a good time at the concert today. It was a very good fit for the students we brought. You and your group were amazingly open to the needs of our students and it is greatly appreciated. The students have not stopped talking about the fun they had. Please let us know if you will be holding the concerts next school year.
− Special Needs Teacher[My child] had a fantastic time. He was a little apprehensive at first, but quickly became comfortable and ultimately loved the concert. He said next time, he’ll get up onto the stage and dance with the other audience members.
− Mother of a sensory sensitive childContact me for information about the next concert.