Dining in the Dark:
Beyond Sight
A Facilitated Sensory and Accessibility Experience
Explore how communication, information and environmental design shape accessibility, independence and equal participation.
πŸ“… 7 October 2026 πŸ•’ 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM πŸ“ The Grand Hall, Taylor's Lakeside Campus
By invitation only
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DATE 7 October 2026
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TIME 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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VENUE The Grand Hall,
Taylor's Lakeside Campus

What to Expect on Day 2

A guided experience bringing sensory awareness, accessibility and reflection together.
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Sensory Dining
Explore a meal through taste, smell, touch and hearing in a carefully controlled environment.
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Guided Reflection
Connect the dining experience with accessibility, equality, empathy and responsible consumption.
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Inclusive Conversation
Consider how environments and communication can enable more independent and equal participation.
Beyond Sight does not attempt to replicate the lived experience of people who are blind or have low vision. It creates space for respectful learning and thoughtful conversations about accessibility and inclusion.

Day 2 Programme

A shared journey from arrival to reflection and closing.
11:00 AM
πŸ“ Registration
11:00 - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM
🎀 Welcome & Briefing
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM
🎭 Inclusive Performance
12:00 - 12:20 PM
12:20 PM
πŸŒ‘ Dining in the Dark
12:20 - 1:20 PM
1:20 PM
🍽️ Food Reveal & Reflection
1:20 - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM
πŸ™ Appreciation & Closing
2:00 - 2:30 PM