Late Night at the Aquarium

by Dora Raymaker · 2009-06-16 16:00:00 UTC
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three people on the left in front of sea creature touching pools on the rightLong Beach Aquarium in California is hosting autism family night for both adults and children on the spectrum. The Aquarium is being kept open for four hours after closing to accommodate the event.

As someone who adores museums, aquariums, interpretive centers, and pretty much any sort of educational exhibit but can't tolerate much in the way of crowds and noise, I immediately wished that no only did I live near Long View so I could attend, but also wished that more educational centers would follow the same model. As it is, I plan my visits for times as unpopular as possible--a few hours before closing, on a Wednesday, during the school year-- (I also spent most of my youth living a nocturnal lifestyle to avoid overload, sleeping from 8 AM - 4 PM).

According to the Examiner article the Long Beach Aquarium is committed to accessibility in general. Setting aside time without the crowds and bustle of the daily traffic is a great way to make educational institutions more accessible to people with sensory sensitivities.

Dora Raymaker
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