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The mission of Common Senses is to explore and celebrate the uniqueness and commonalities of all of humanity with a focus on arts, science, and disability acceptance.

An animation of the words “We All Move Together” and a colorful slinky appear on a beige background with the Common Senses Festival Logo above, and the text “September 13-27, 2026 Omaha NE” underneath. The video takes us through multiple tracks of the Common Sense Festival including the Performing Arts (Rhythm Bath, Risky Disco), Science (Sensory Yard, Believe In Science), Film (Life After Documentary, Relaxed Screenings), Common Conversations and Preferred Interests (trains). The video ends with the text “Tickets available now! Get your tickets at commonsensesfestivsal.org”

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Image with text: Going Up, The Elevator Experience, Saturday, April 18, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM FNBO Tower | 1601 Dodge Street, Omaha

Going Up

The Elevator Experience

Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM‍

In collaboration with Autism Action Partnership, elevator enthusiasts will unite to ascend the FNBO Tower in Downtown Omaha.

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Believe in Science

Believe in Science is a Common Senses conversation series featuring quarterly discussions with leading experts across fields of science, medicine, and public health.

Check out our archive of previous conversations.

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All Aboard! Calling all train enthusiasts...

Get on board with us as we celebrate and explore trains in 2026. Are you a train enthusiast? We’d love to hear from you. Please fill out our survey.

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Blog: Common Insights

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Common Senses Summer Tips
A few practical reminders for keeping everyone safe and comfortable.
September 24, 2025
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Common Senses Summer 2025 Reading List
Every summer deserves a good reading list. See what we're reading...
September 18, 2025
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Recent Press

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Kate Noble Weitz on Common Senses Festival 2026: EXCLUSIVE: "It is the intersection of arts and disability"
August 6, 2026
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Press Release
Common Senses Convenes World-Renowned Artists, Writers, And Advocates For Two-Week Festival Aimed At Disability Acceptance, September 13–27, 2026
July 28, 2026
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Pass the Popcorn: Film Streams Expands Sensory-Friendly Cinema
January 22, 2026
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