UbiComp / ISWC 2023
Sensory Rooms
At UbiComp/ISWC 2023 we welcome you and recognize you might have additional needs to support neurodivergence, disability or religious practice. To support your needs we have created a special space that we call the Sensory Rooms. Here, you can find all the information for attending UbiComp/ISWC and using the Sensory Rooms.
The Sensory Rooms are broken into three categories:
- Silent Room
- Quiet Room
- Chill Room
What is the difference between the three sensory rooms? Below we explain the difference and direct you to the correct room for various needs and activities.
- I need a low-stimulation space
- I need a higher-stimulation space
- I need a quiet place to talk as I am D(d)eaf /hard of hearing
- I need a place to take a quick nap
- I need a place to stretch or do yoga
- I need a place to pray or meditate
If you have any questions or concerns, or you feel your needs are not being adequately addressed, please contact us at jedi-2023@ubicomp.org
What is the difference between the three sensory rooms?
Neurodivergence, especially autism, requires differing levels of stimulation for different people. Sometimes, a completely silent space is required for de-stimulation, whereas sometimes space is required to fidget and spend excess energy. Our Sensory Rooms will provide that.
Additionally, we are aware of other needs, such as prayer spaces, and are trying to use these
rooms for double duty for compatible activities.
Consequently, we have divided the rooms into three zones. For each of these rooms, we
have recommended activities and activities to be avoided
Room | Suggested Activities | Please Avoid |
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Silent |
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Quiet |
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Chill |
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I need a low-stimulation space.
The Silent Room is for you. No one should talk in this room. If you find that people are making noise in the silent room, please email the JEDI team at jedi-2023@ubicomp.org
I need a high-stimulation space.
The Chill Room will have somewhat exciting lighting and fidget toys.
The Quiet Room will have yoga mats and places to stretch.
I need a quiet place to talk as I am D(d)eaf /hard of hearing.
The Quiet Room is for you. No one should talk in this room aside from D(d)eaf /hard of hearing attendees or quiet spoken prayers or mantras. If you find that people are making too much noise in the quiet room, please email the JEDI team at jedi-2023@ubicomp.org
I need a place to take a quick nap
The Silent Room is for you. No one should talk in this room. If you find that people are making noise in the silent room, please email the JEDI team at jedi-2023@ubicomp.org.
I need a place to stretch or do yoga.
The Quiet Room will have yoga mats and places to stretch.
I need a place to pray or meditate.
The Quiet Room is for you. No one should talk in this room aside from D(d)eaf /hard of hearing attendees or quiet spoken prayers or mantras. If you find that people are making too much noise in the Quiet Room, please email the JEDI team at jedi-2023@ubicomp.org.