[DSALF] Sensory Friendly Films at AMC Theatres

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Passing this on from another listserv:

I thought you all might be interested in this

positive bit of news on

the movie front. See the information below regarding AMC Theatres

offering movies for those who have sensory issues. Although this

was brokered in partnership with the ASA, many people with Down

syndrome can also benefit from these inlcusive opportunities to head

to the movie theater! Be sure to let your members know if one of

these theaters is near you.

Amy

Executive Director

Down Syndrome Guild

of Greater Kansas City

Autism Society of America and AMC Entertainment® Host Sensory

Friendly Films

Coming Soon to a Theatre Near You!

AMC Entertainment (AMC) and ASA have teamed up to begin testing a

pilot program to bring families affected by autism a special

opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting

environment on a monthly basis. " Sensory Friendly Films " are

premiering across the country this month with a special showing of

the new animated film Star Wars: Clone Wars.

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disability that affects a

person's ability to communicate and interact with others. It often

comes with sensory challenges, such as hypersensitivity to light or

sound, and children or adults affected by autism may not understand

the social boundaries of movie theatre etiquette, such as not talking

during the film or sitting still through most of the show.

In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this

unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought

up and the sound turned down. Additionally, AMC's " Silence is

Golden® " policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the

audience is questioned.

Sensory Friendly Films will pilot in 10 markets this month. Tickets

prices vary by location and can be purchased on the day of the event.

Each event will begin at 10 a.m. local time on August 23 in the

following locations:

AMC Barton Creek 14

2901 Capital of Texas Highway

Austin, TX 78746

AMC Columbia Mall 14

10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy.

Columbia, MD 21044

(Baltimore area)

AMC Ridge Park Square 8

4788 Ridge Rd.

Brooklyn, OH 44144-3327

(Cleveland area)

AMC Dutch Square 14

421 Bush River Road, Unit 80

Columbia, SC 29210

AMC Castleton Square 14

6020 E. 82nd St.

Indianapolis, IN 46250

AMC Studio 30

12075 S. Strangline Road

Olathe, KS 66062

(Kansas City area)

AMC Lynnhaven 18

1001 Lynnhaven Mall Loop

Virginia Beach, VA 23452

(Norfolk area)

AMC Deer Valley 30

3033 West Agua Fria Freeway

Phoenix, AZ 85027

AMC Mesa Grand 24

1645 South Stapley Dr.

Mesa, AZ 85204

(Phoenix area)

AMC Mission Valley 20

1640 Camino Del Rio North

San Diego, CA 92108

AMC Hoffman Center 22

206 Swamp Fox Road

andria, VA 22314

(Washington, D.C. area)