Dublin Airport just has just opened a new sensory room

It has been created for passengers with autism, dementia, cognitive impairment or other special needs.

Dublin Airport has today unveiled a new sensory room which is located after security screening in Terminal 2. It can be found just before the 400 boarding gates and can also be accessed via Terminal 1. Depending on the needs of the passenger, it can be transformed from a calm and relaxing space into an environment that is stimulating and full of light. It includes installations such as mood lighting, bean bags, relaxing music, comfortable seating, digital display panels, tactile panels, textured flooring and a game to improve memory and motor skills.

We've a new sensory room at Dublin Airport complete with relaxing music, comfortable seating and mood lighting. If you're travelling with an important flyer, be sure to book in advance. For more details see https://t.co/vtUk50mZM4 #SensoryRoom pic.twitter.com/l9u9oHKWeH

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Dublin Airport Customer Experience Manager Liz Kavanagh 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." If you are travelling soon and want to book in for a 60-minute free session, just email prm@ocsireland.com.