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Inclusive Cinema: Dementia-Friendly Screenings at Batavia's Emagine

Theatre events create a welcoming environment for people with dementia and memory challenges

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Sam Kraft
November 23, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

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Emagine Batavia has made entertainment a bit more accessible by hosting dementia-friendly movie screenings.

Held on the second Wednesday of each month, these events create a welcoming environment for people with dementia and memory challenges to enjoy classic films and musicals in a sensory-adjusted setting.

Key points:

  • Sensory adjustments: The screenings feature softer sound and ambient lighting to create a calm experience for guests and their caregivers.

  • Interactive atmosphere: Films are often classics or musicals that encourage singing, dancing and interaction.

  • Community focus: Introduced shortly after the theater opened in June 2023, these events draw up to 40 attendees monthly.

Beyond dementia-friendly screenings, Emagine Batavia also offers sensory-friendly and open-caption showings, catering to a variety of accessibility needs.

Get more details in this Shaw Local article.

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