![]() Outside of the screening room in Caracas, a safe area is available to decompress if necessary.Īt the concession stand, there are also changes, offering a selection of healthy treats such as sugar, gluten, and lactose-free items.ħ8 seats are available at this movie theater. “Most spaces are not accessible not only for people with mental disabilities but also physical ones.” “One of the difficulties that our country faces, in general, is the lack of access for people with special needs,” says Goncalves. ![]() Nelly Goncalves the director of ASODECO explains that most people with disabilities live in a challenging environment that often prevents them from working and entertaining themselves. There are no recent official government figures for how many people with disabilities live in Venezuela. Despite having legislation to promote inclusion, advocates say the country still has a long way to go.įor the past 30 years, the Venezuelan civil association ASODECO has been working to help people with special needs. “Unlike other movie theaters the door of the screening room is kept open, in case we want to leave due to a sensory overload,” said Barboza. Some lights are left on low, and the sound and brightness of the screen are controlled to avoid overstimulation. And all visitors are allowed to move around freely if they want.įor Gabriel Barboza, who has been living with autism since he was a little boy, it’s a significant shift in comparison to a conventional movie screening. I was constantly going in and out, on the few occasions I took him to the movies.”įor people with disabilities and sensory sensitivity, going to the movies can be an overwhelming experience.The screening room has been carefully adjusted to reduce stress and sensory input. “My son would get upset with the lights and loud sounds. ![]() “There were no alternatives before now to take him to,” explains Pera. Pera says the entertainment options for her son were limited. The initiative is specially designed for people living with autism, down syndrome, and other sensory disorders – making it one of its kind in the country.Ĥ5-year-old Dayana Pera is the mother of Bruno and an 11-year-old boy who was diagnosed with autism. One of the largest movie chains in Venezuela is rethinking its business in an effort to serve customers living with autism and other sensory disorders.ĬINEX, a local movie theater chain in Venezuela is the promoter of the idea.
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