Join us for Roanoke's first Ability Inclusive Egg Hunt that is both ‘egg-ceptional’ and ‘egg-ccessible’!
The Science Museum of Western Virginia, Macaroni Kid Roanoke, and FAVE, Facilitating Awareness and Valuable Experiences, are proud to host this wheelchair and sensory friendly event specifically designed for children who are impacted with physical, communication, or cognitive needs.
The hunt will feature an engaging egg-collection activity with clear visuals for hunters to participate with ease. Each hunter will be tasked with finding 7 distinctly colored eggs and turn their eggs in for a sensory and dietary-friendly prize of their choice from the prize table. Eggs will be located on a variety of surface heights to accommodate those with all mobility levels.
Egg-stra Accommodations for the event include:
- Reduced crowds with an earlier session time
- Sensory friendly environment with soft lighting and no music
- Clear visuals to indicate the hunting area and hunt expectations
- A choice of suitable prizes
- Transition accommodations before and after the hunt
- Trained museum staff with Fave’s “Check for Communication”
- A welcoming “cool down” spot for children who may become overwhelmed
When: Saturday April 20th, 10:30am
Where: Science Museum of Western Virginia (1 Market Square)
Age: The hunt is for age 3-13, a parent or assistant will be allowed into the hunt.
Tickets: $6 per Hunter and Adult/Non-hunter, includes admission to the Science Museum to explore the 5th floor exhibits and hands on activities, including The Bubble, a multi-sensory environment developed to be accessible to visitors of all abilities.
We expect this event to be in high demand and to sell out weeks before the event date.
Please purchase your tickets here:Glow in the Dark & Sensory Egg Hunt Tickets
The Sensory Hunt is proudly sponsored by
FAVE, Facilitating Awareness and Valuable Experiences:
Barriers to safe and valuable experiences for individuals with impaired communication or cognitive abilities such as Autism, Alzheimer’s, or Down Syndrome, impact all aspects of our community. Our team of experts is on a mission to break these barriers and cultivate a community that welcomes individuals with all ability levels.
Our first step is to support businesses, organizations, and our community agencies in learning to recognize often “hidden” disabilities, understand potential barriers, and incorporate accommodations for all-ability inclusion.
Join MyFave.Place Facebook group!
Connect with others looking for All-Ability Inclusion, share about your FAVE-orite experiences, and find your FAVE businesses that can meet your needs!
Go to www.smwv.org for more information!
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