This summer, we ran a survey that received over 100 respondents! We’ve been busy implementing feedback, by increasing signage and booking systems, as well as collaborating with student groups!
We aim to continue implementing this feedback as part of our student led approach!
ALT Tcd sensé survey summary of findings.
1. Sensory spaces can be full when a student has need of it!
We introduced booking systems for some spaces (e.g. Art’s block respite room and former Berkeley study pods.)
2. Sensory spaces can be used by students for the unintended purposes of hanging out preventing access to others.
Art’s block and college health respite room now only bookable by students registered with the Disability Service. To prevent unregistered students with sensory issues from being unable to access spaces: all other sensory spaces are open to anyone with sensory issues, registered or not.
3. Students have different preferences for sensory items or seating.
Introduction of more sensory items and seating options across the sensory spaces.
ALT 4. Some students are unaware of the TCDSense project
Increased social media presence and more information on website.
signage around campus, heightened presence at Fresher’s events to target new students! Collaboration with student groups, DUNes, TCDSU, Ability Co_op
5. It can be difficult to find sensory spaces
TCDSense Map are currently incorporating wayfinding videos and signage has been improved.
Future Plans
Supervision of spaces to ensure they’re used for their intended purposes
More student collaboration!
Constantly seek student feedback to improve the project.
Improve the existing sensory spaces and create more in under-serviced areas of campus.
Make more information available on the project.