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Cinemas Are Adapting To Disabled People

March 18, 2015

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Aside from the 4D-all-you-can-feel innovations in theaters we’ve been hearing about lately, there has been a different kind of change in regards of cinema adaptability.

As The Tennessean reports, the NCG Gallatin in Tennessee just finished working on becoming ‘special needs certified’, which means it can now offer sensory-friendly showings to all those suffering from autism and special needs.

Gallatin’s first screening of this type will feature the movie “Home” on April 4th, and it will be specially adapted for people who have autism.

This type of screening is different from a regular one in terms of lower sound, brighter room lighting, lack of previews, and permitted running and talking during the film.

The General Manager at NCG Gallatin Christ Troutman said that this decision came after a trial run. As it turned out, the number of visitors for these events exceeded their expectations, making this kind of move inevitable.

As Amanda Peltz, the Executive Director at Autism Tennessee, said: “It’s going to be an audience of people that understand if your child is standing up, talking at the screen and answering the questions that the actors are asking.”

However, this isn’t the first time a movie theater went out of its way to make sure everyone can enjoy watching a film at the cinema. AMC already had several screenings of this type in January and February, and it’s certain more theater chains will follow suit.