Cognitive Accessibility

Visitors with Learning Differences

Simplified Resources - Easy-Read Guides: Clear language, large print - Picture Stories: Visual sequence of visit - Concrete Focus: Hands-on elements highlighted - Buddy System: Companions encouraged

Learning Styles - Visual Learners: Focus on spectacular rooms - Kinesthetic Learners: Garden exploration recommended - Auditory Learners: Music programs ideal - Mixed Approaches: Flexible itineraries

Visitors with Dementia

Supportive Strategies - Familiar Themes: Focus on relatable elements (furniture, gardens) - Sensory Engagement: Textures, scents, sounds - Shorter Visits: 1-2 hours maximum - Routine Respect: Same time of day visits - Memory Aids: Photography encouraged

Special Programs - Memory Cafés: Monthly in palace café - Reminiscence Tours: Trained guides available - Music Therapy: Period music sessions - Garden Therapy: Peaceful plant encounters

Autism Spectrum Support

Preparation Tools - Virtual Tours: Preview online to reduce anxiety - Social Stories: Download visual sequences - Sensory Maps: Identify loud/crowded areas - Schedule Cards: Picture timeline of visit

During Visit - Flexible Timing: No pressure to see everything - Interest-Led: Follow individual fascinations - Break Spaces: Identified quiet zones - Routine Allowance: Repetitive viewing acceptable