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Accessibility: Play Without Boundaries

October 19, 2018 at 5:00 pm - October 19, 2018 at 7:00 pm

Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA 19131
United States

Please join us for Play Without Boundaries, an event where the Please Touch Museum is adapted to provide a relaxed environment for individuals with autism, learning differences, or other sensory and communication needs.

During these special hours, our aim is to remove the “hidden social rules” present in attending a cultural event, like visiting a museum. Our accommodations for Play Without Boundaries include:

  • Closing the museum to the general public, reducing the number of visitors in the museum
  • Low level lighting and a reduction of loud sound in exhibits
  • Quiet rooms with sensory toys
  • A social story to help prepare for your trip to the museum
  • Educational programming with educators who have received autism sensitivity training
  • Community partners from the greater Philadelphia area with resources for families and individuals with autism

Our Autism Response Team (ART) is specially trained to connect people with autism, their families, and caretakers to information, tools, and resources.

Get in touch with ART