Common Senses Festival
May 2025
Common Senses Festival is a celebration of the intersections among science, art, and disability awareness. Join us at the Luminarium and venues throughout Omaha this May for groundbreaking performances, cutting-edge science and technology, tailored preferred interests, and thought-provoking films and discussions.
Common Senses Festival will help us discover what makes humans unique and what we all have in common by amplifying voices, breaking barriers, and redefining what accessibility means.
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication Retrospective
May 10 – June 1
In partnership with Common Senses Festival and Munroe-Meyer Institute, and in collaboration with TalkToMe Technologies, the Luminarium will host a hands-on exploration of the history and importance of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Used by over 2 million people, AAC can either compensate or supplement speech through both high-tech and low-tech modalities. From early 1920s letter boards, to the first portable device (the Auto Monitoring Communication Board), to today’s more common high-tech devices, AAC capabilities have evolved dramatically.
Come learn about AAC’s past and try out modern AAC methods and devices!
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Scribble
May 16 & 17
Scribble is an inclusive intergalactic dance party and participatory visual art installation. This dynamic work of sensory theatre for young audiences will happen at the Luminarium on May 16 and 17, presented in partnership with Common Senses Festival and The Rose Theater.
Featuring a live DJ taking requests, Doodle Masters populating the walls with improvisational digital drawings, and Party Impresarios modeling engagement with the art – Scribble encourages all participants to leave their mark!
Tickets are limited for this special engagement. Please reserve them in advance at the link below.
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