A Stimulating Experience – Excitement for Some, Anxiety for Others

  • Room: N320EFGH
  • Session Number:738
Tuesday, November 16, 2021: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Speaker(s)

Speaker
Tamera Brown
Executive Director
St. Louis Aquarium
Speaker
Norman Burns
President & CEO
Conner Prairie
Moderator
Diane Lochner
Vice President
PGAV Destinations
Speaker
Brandon Thom
Vice President, Adventure Island
SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment

Description

Learn about populations with special needs including PTSD, autism, down syndrome, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and other conditions that can affect learning, such as ADD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia.  Discover best practices so destinations can adjust attraction design, staff training, and public programming to become more inclusive. Case studies from facilities will be shared to help provide tips for supporting individuals pre- and post-visit. Attendees will learn new ways to help ensure all visitors have a great experience. 

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