In this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference, hosted by Sensory Friendly Solutions, founder & CEO Christel Seeberger and guest hosts Sophie Yang, and Christopher Basmadjian, Occupational Therapy Students, we will learn from Sarah Nematallah, Xenia Concerts, on how to create musical performances and concerts an experience for everyone to enjoy.
Hear Sarah Nematallah share how Xenia Concerts offers high-quality music and arts performances in an environment that welcomes everyone. Sarah walks you through the simple steps that make the sensory experience a match for the audience.
Episode Guide:
0:20 Welcome to guest Sarah Nemahtallah!
0:45 Xenia Concerts and how it became what it is today
7:01The importance of feedback
8:10 Sarah's Role as Executive Director of Xenia Concerts
10:57 Resources that Xenia Concerts uses
12:40 sound.colLab
14:05 Accessibility Limitations of 55+ population
16:13 Creating a Quiet Space
16:50 Making sure the audiences voices are heard
18:31 Doing a Walkthrough in Advanced
23:05 Accommodating Seniors and Hearing Loss
24:58 Preparing the Audience
27:03 Welcoming all audiences
28:00 The Impact of COVID-19
31:37Creating a Sensory-Friendly Livestream
33:58 In-person performances & COVID-19 Measures
35:04 Always Room for Improvement
36:40 The future vision of Xenia Concerts & Acessibility
40:34 Sarah's key advice in making music and performances more accessible to older adults
41:50 Thank you, Sarah Nematallah!
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