a café where everyone belongs

A fully accessible, sensory-friendly café and meeting space pilot at Trinity College Dublin.

Designed with lived experience. Built with care. Open to all.

inclusive café logo artwork showing a cup with steam

about the inclusive café

Many social spaces aren’t fully accessible or sensory-friendly. The inclusive café aims to change that by creating a welcoming hub for wheelchair users, neurodivergent people, and the wider Trinity community.

This pilot will test a co-designed approach—bringing together students, staff, and partners to build a space that supports comfort, dignity, and real participation in everyday campus life.

tagline

inclusive spaces. shared community. lasting impact.

key features

Accessibility, sensory comfort, and choice—built into the experience.

accessibility

  • wide circulation space
  • adjustable tables
  • accessible toilets

sensory-friendly

  • quiet pods / calm zones
  • soft, adjustable lighting
  • lower-noise layout

staff training

Staff trained in inclusivity, accessibility, and neurodiversity awareness.

food & labelling

  • gluten-free options
  • clear ingredient labels
  • allergy-friendly choices

health & air quality

  • HEPA filters
  • mask-friendly approach
  • openable windows

choice

Multiple ways to order: counter, table service, or digital ordering.

pilot proposal & timeline

A short pop-up pilot to test the idea, gather feedback, and improve the design.

what we’ll test

  • space layout (movement, seating, comfort)
  • sensory zones (quiet and lively areas)
  • menus, labelling, and service options
  • feedback methods that are accessible

timeline (example)

  1. planning: meetings & co-design
  2. setup: materials, training, layout
  3. promotion: posters, socials, invites
  4. pilot week: run the pop-up café
  5. evaluation: report + next steps

partners & co-creation

Students are co-creators, critics, and leaders—not recipients.

Trinity disAbility Service
coordination & support
TCD Sense
sensory-friendly guidance
DUNeS
student input & events
Ability Co_op
consultation & endorsement

get involved

Want to support the pilot, partner, or share feedback?

Email: test@example.com (test email address)

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