STEP THREE: MAKE ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS >

Step Three: Make Environmental Accommodations

There are some very basic things that you can do as an organisation to be more Autism Friendly from including pictures in your signs to using lower wattage lighting. 

Autism Friendly Waterford will provide online sensory accommodation packs which give you a list of ways to improve access for Autistic people to be fully included in their community and some sensory tools to enable them to immerse themselves in these situations for longer. 

You will move to our ‘Sensory Friendly Wall’ and be celebrated on our website and social media page as being sensory friendly.  We would be happy for you to make a short recording or testimonial about these changes to showcase your business.

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 Behaviour and Safety: I understand that access may be withdrawn if my child’s behaviour poses a risk to themselves, others, or the equipment.