{"id":4572,"date":"2025-06-29T22:07:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T21:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecatshowlive.co.uk\/?p=4572"},"modified":"2025-06-29T22:08:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T21:08:19","slug":"the-quiet-room-supporting-autism-and-sensory-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecatshowlive.co.uk\/2025\/06\/29\/the-quiet-room-supporting-autism-and-sensory-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Quiet Room: Supporting Autism and Sensory Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>We know that busy event environments can feel overwhelming \u2014 especially for guests with autism, sensory difficulties, or learning disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why we\u2019re introducing <b>The Quiet Room<\/b> at The Cat Show Live 2025 \u2014 a calm, welcoming space designed to offer a gentler experience for those who need it.<\/p>\n<p><b>In The Quiet Room:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guests can meet a small selection of cats in a low-stimulation, quiet setting<\/li>\n<li>Entry is available from <b>9:30am<\/b> \u2014 half an hour before general show opening \u2014 to help visitors acclimatise at their own pace<\/li>\n<li>Sensory-friendly adjustments will be in place to help reduce noise and visual stressors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note: Due to space and safeguarding considerations, access to The Quiet Room is not available to all guests.<\/p>\n<p>If you or someone in your group would benefit from this space, please email us at <b><a href=\"mailto:event@thecatshowlive.com\">event@thecatshowlive.com<\/a><\/b> to request access ahead of the show, alternatively you can speak to our front desk team on the day.<\/p>\n<p>For full accessibility information at the NEC Birmingham, please visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenec.co.uk\/visitors\/accessibility\/\">NEC Accessibility Info.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know that busy event environments can feel overwhelming \u2014 especially for guests with autism, sensory difficulties, or learning disabilities. 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