Dublin Airport has opened a sensory room for passengers with special needs.
The room is located after security screening in Terminal 2 before the boarding gates and can also be accessed through Terminal 1.
The room is purpose-built for passengers with autism, dementia, cognitive impairment, or other special needs.
And depending on their requirements, passengers will have the option to transform the room from a calming environment to a simulating interactive space with lights, colour, and sound.
It will contain relaxing music, mood lighting, bean bags, comfortable seating, digital display panels, tactile panels, textured flooring and a game to improve memory and motor skills.
Liz Kavanagh, Dublin Airport customer experience manager, said: “We are confident that the introduction of the Sensory Room will make it even easier and less stressful for passengers in need of some assistance on their journey through the airport.
“We are committed to providing the best possible experience for passengers with autism and our new Sensory Room was designed to provide a calm space for passengers who might feel overwhelmed in busy and unfamiliar airport surroundings.”
The sensory room is free for passengers departing from the airport and you can avail of 60-minute sessions by emailing prm@ocsireland.com.
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