This will be a dynamic, practical session exploring sensory safety techniques to support Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent young people.
Saskia will share SENSORIA’s approach to creating bespoke sensory/quiet spaces and explore how spaces in the arts can better support those with sensory sensitivities, sensory disabilities and sensory-processing disorders and/or anyone who needs a little break from their senses for a while.
In this CPD you will explore;
- The 8 senses (yes, 8!)
- How senses can overwhelm, be connected to memory and bring comfort
- What protections can be used when sensorily overwhelmed
- How you might embrace and support different sensory experience for the young people you work with
Please note: This event is aimed at professionals working in educational settings and across the cultural sector who would like to better support the young people they work with.
Access provisions for this event already in place include:
- Step free access
- Accessible toilet
- Changing place
- Quiet space
- Ear defenders
Please indicate on the booking form if you have any other access requirements.
Please note there is no parking available at Young V&A.
About Saskia:
Saskia Horton’s (they/them) dream is to build structures of care and accessibility into the arts. As a chronically-ill, multidisciplinary artist, this action is very close to Saskia's heart. Saskia is both a violinist and hip hop dancer, creating with dance, music and words. This cross-pollination of their practice is also a form of healing.
When founding SENSORIA in 2023, Saskia's intention was to create radical accessibility by centering slowness, sustainability and play. Since then, they have worked with Streatham Space Project, East London Dance, Yewande 103 and more. Building bridges and space to educate, express and exchange for chronically-ill, disabled and neurodivergent artists.
This event is part of I Am Festival 2025, A New Direction's yearly celebration empowering Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent young people to explore their creativity.
