Bluebird Care autism and dementia bus in Kildare

A mobile presentation aimed at raising awareness and understanding of autism and dementia will be located at Kildare Village Centre on Thursday, 23 October, writes Brian Byrne. 

The Bluebird Care Immersive Experience Bus guides visitors through a fully immersive encounter using virtual reality, sound, and environmental simulation. The experience recreates individuals' sensory and cognitive challenges in everyday situations, including bright lights, noise sensitivity, disorientation, memory confusion, and emotional triggers.

The initiative aims to foster empathy, understanding, and improved communication among carers, healthcare professionals, families, and the wider public.

The bus has been travelling around Ireland over the past year, providing experiences that are described as “eye-opening,” “deeply moving,” and “transformative”.  

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