Poster Session
Issue Date: August 2019
Published Online: August 01, 2019
Updated: April 30, 2020
Cultural Arts Access for Children With Disabilities via Sensory-Friendly Theater: Parent and Organization Experiences and Impacts
Caroline Umeda, PhD, OTR/L; Tracy Jirikowic, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
  • University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Article Information
Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Rehabilitation, Participation, and Disability / Prevention and Intervention
Poster Session   |   August 01, 2019
Cultural Arts Access for Children With Disabilities via Sensory-Friendly Theater: Parent and Organization Experiences and Impacts
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2019, Vol. 73, 7311515365. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2019.73S1-PO5033
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2019, Vol. 73, 7311515365. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2019.73S1-PO5033
Abstract

Date Presented 04/05/19

This qualitative study investigated parent and organization experiences of a sensory-friendly theatre program. I will report key findings, including meaningful and capacity-building experiences of parents of children with disabilities and theatre staff. This study illustrated the potential of sensory-friendly theatre and organization-level OT consultation to promote community participation at population levels and build organizational capacity in the access realm.

Primary Author and Speaker: Caroline Umeda

Contributing Authors: Tracy Jirikowic