Low/reduced sensory spaces are specially designed safe, calming environments created for neurodivergent folks, including people with ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorders, anxiety, depression, mental health issues, and more.

Our spaces also serve as an essential safer space that supports organizers in meeting the needs of all attendees.

LET’S creates low or reduced sensory spaces for formal and informal events, including conferences, festivals, workshops, performances, charitable, corporate, and private gatherings.

LET’S’ spaces are created and facilitated by neurodivergent folks with lived expertise.

LET’S uses a Disability Justice lens and prioritizes accessibility.

The Polygon Gallery is very grateful for our collaborations with LET’S over the past few years. Heather’s expertise has been instrumental in advancing the Gallery’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. Most recently, Heather provided an on-site consultation to help us plan a Reduced-Sensory Day during the Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia exhibition. Given that this was a sensory-overloading exhibition featuring loud, clashing sounds and fast-moving videos within a densely structured space, we were unsure if hosting such an event would even be possible. However, Heather’s insightful suggestions were both encouraging and pivotal to the event’s success. They helped us identify specific ways to lower the sensory impact without compromising the artists’; intended experience. With Heather’s guidance, the Reduced-Sensory Day was a tremendous success. The positive feedback we received inspired us to plan for more of these days as part of The Polygon’s ongoing programming.

Low/reduced sensory spaces provide customized environments for people to decompress and have much needed breaks from overwhelming sensory input (noise, crowds, smells, lighting), strong emotions, and socializing.

People who are not neurodivergent also benefit from access to low/reduced sensory spaces.

The presence of a low or reduced sensory space at your event is an intentional practice that demonstrates your commitment to accessibility, diversity, and equity and increases your potential audience.

• 1 on 1 event coordination
• Trained, neurodivergent sensory space facilitators
• A large assortment of stuffies, colouring books, crayons/ markers/pencil crayons, books, word games and reading materials
• Fidget/stim items for onsite use (used to regulate emotions and help with under or overwhelm)
• Selection of fidget/stim items that event attendees can take home
• Resource materials on social justice topics (such as 2SLGBTQIA+ disability)
• Additional staff as needed.

We will work with you to design a low sensory environment ideal for your event.