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Autism Friendly Waterford

The Sensory Hub

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The Sensory Hub, located in City Square Shopping Centre in Waterford, is a calm, supportive space designed to help children relax, regulate, and engage with sensory-friendly equipment. Before using the hub, parents or guardians are asked to complete a short disclaimer form confirming that participation is voluntary, that children will be supervised at all times, and that all equipment will be used safely and appropriately. The form also outlines important guidelines, including time limits, behaviour expectations, and a limitation of liability, ensuring a safe and positive experience for all users.

Mission Statement

We are a group of parents and allies of the Autistic community of Waterford who are engaging in the AsIAm Autism Friendly Communities initiative to implement actions to make Waterford Ireland’s first Autism Friendly City, where neurodiversity is welcomed and celebrated.

Waterford has been voted the best place to live in Ireland. We want to make sure that this holds true for people of all abilities, creating a truly inclusive city and county.

Our Aims

Three-year initiative in partnership with www.asiam.ie

  • To train a quota of organisations and groups in Waterford to become Autism Friendly 
  • To support a quota of organisations and groups in Waterford with sensory accommodations within their work environment
  • To engage employers to provide Autistic accommodations, work placements or employment opportunities
City Quota
Customer Facing (public interaction with Autistic people)
  • 20 Businesses
  • 20 Public service organisations
  • 20 Voluntary groups

Employment Facing (employers of Autistic people)

  • Additional to above quote

Sign Up Process

Sign up to become an Autism Friendly Organisation

Undertake training

Make Environmental Accommodations

Committment to Employment

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Sensory Hub Use
Disclaimer Form

PARENT / GUARDIAN & CHILD

Purpose of the Sensory Hub:

The Sensory Hub is a small, shared space designed to support children’s regulation, relaxation, and sensory engagement. It may include sensory equipment or materials intended to promote calm, focus, and wellbeing.

Purpose of the Sensory Hub

The Sensory Hub is a small, shared space designed to support children’s regulation, relaxation, and sensory engagement. It may include sensory equipment or materials intended to promote calm, focus, and wellbeing.

Parent / Guardian Disclaimer and Acknowledgement  

By agreeing to the terms below, I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the child using the Sensory Hub and acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Voluntary Participation: My child’s use of the Sensory Hub is voluntary.

2. Parental Responsibility: I understand that my child uses the Sensory Hub at their own risk, taking into account their individual needs and abilities. No smoking, vaping, eating or drinking.

3. Supervision: I understand that appropriate supervision is required at all times, either by a parent/guardian.

4. Time and Appropriate Use of Equipment: I agree that my child will use all equipment and materials as intended. 20 minutes is the time limit of each visit and access is on the hour and half hour.

5. Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the organisation, its staff, supervisors, and volunteers shall not be held liable for injury, loss, or damage arising from normal use or misuse of the Sensory Hub.

6. Behaviour and Safety: I understand that access may be withdrawn if my child’s behaviour poses a risk to themselves, others, or the equipment.