Autism-friendly cinema screenings
A number of cinemas run regular autism-friendly film sessions. The films are shown with low-level lighting and reduced sound levels and the auditorium is opened before each showing to allow audiences time to familiarise themselves with the space before the start of the film.
The screenings are aimed at both children and adults on the autistic spectrum, along with their carers, families and/or friends, so it's fine for audiences to move around, make noise and take breaks during the film.
Please visit the cinema websites for further information:
Junction: Autism-friendly screenings (external website)
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Junction
Paradise Place
Goole
DN14 5DL.
Tel: 01405 763652
Email: boxoffice@junctiongoole.co.uk
Cineworld: Autism-friendly screenings (external website)
Tel: (01482) 835011
Email: hull@cineworld.co.uk
Odeon: Autism-friendly screenings (external website)
Tel: 0871 224 4007
Vue: Autism-friendly screenings (external website)
Tel: 08712 240 240
Email: customerservices@vuemail.com
York City Screen: Autism-friendly screenings (external website)
Tel: 0871 902 5726
Email: cityscreenyork@picturehouses.co.uk
Audio-described screenings
Cinemas do offer special screenings for people with sight loss and visual impairment.
For selected films a narration track is available through special headphones. This fills the gaps in dialogue by describing what is happening on the screen. These are advertised on their websites.
Please contact your local cinema (details above or online) to see what films they are offering.
Subtitled screenings
Cinemas also offer some films with subtitles to assist people with hearing loss. These are advertised on their websites.
Please contact your local cinema (details above or online) to see what films they are offering.
Wheelchair users
Most cinemas have facilities for people who use wheelchairs but please contact your local cinema (details above or online) to discuss your needs.
