In this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference, hosted by Sensory Friendly Solutions, founder & CEO Christel Seeberger and guest hosts Sophie Yang, and Christopher Basmadjian, Occupational Therapy Students, we will learn from Sarah Nematallah, Xenia Concerts, on how to create musical performances and concerts an experience for everyone to enjoy.  Hear Sarah Nematallah share how Xenia Concerts offers high-quality music and arts performances in an environment that welcomes everyone.  Sarah walks you through the simple steps that make the sensory experience a match for the audience.Episode Guide:0:20 Welcome to guest Sarah Nemahtallah!0:45 Xenia Concerts and how it became what it is today7:01The importance of feedback8:10 Sarah's Role as Executive Director of Xenia Concerts10:57 Resources that Xenia Concerts uses12:40 sound.colLab14:05 Accessibility Limitations of 55+ population16:13 Creating a Quiet Space16:50 Making sure the audiences voices are heard18:31 Doing a Walkthrough in Advanced23:05 Accommodating Seniors and Hearing Loss24:58 Preparing the Audience27:03 Welcoming all audiences28:00 The Impact of COVID-1931:37Creating a Sensory-Friendly Livestream33:58 In-person performances & COVID-19 Measures35:04 Always Room for Improvement36:40 The future vision of Xenia Concerts & Acessibility40:34 Sarah's key advice in making music and performances more accessible to older adults41:50 Thank you, Sarah Nematallah! Sign up for the Sensory Friendly Solutions newsletter to receive sensory-friendly tips and strategies delivered straight to your inbox.Connect with us on any of our social platforms:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTube

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