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Preferred Interest
Preferred Interest Talks: A Creative Writing & Performance Series Workshops
2026-08-19 | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-16
August 19, September 2, 16, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Virtual
This inclusive four-part workshop series, in partnership with Nebraska Writers Collective, gave participants a chance to develop and share a burning passion, fascinating hobby, or unique area of knowledge.
Live Captioning
Preferred Interest
One-Track Mind Photography Exhibition
2026-08-29 | 2026-10-04
August 29, 2026 through October 4, 2026
The Durham Museum
One-Track Mind showcases acclaimed photographer Blair Bunting's passion for trains through striking images of railroads from around the United States. Explore the beauty, history, and power of rail travel in this captivating photography gallery.
Sensory Kits
Social Narrative
Common Senses Festival Kick-Off Sponsored by FNBO
2026-09-13
Sunday, September 13th, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Downtown Omaha
Common Senses Festival 2026 kicked off with a model train pop-up and train photo gallery at the Durham Museum, a Risky Disco pop-up, food trucks and games, and an exploration of the Sensory Yard at KANEKO, connected by free UNO shuttles.
Sensory Kits
Social Narrative
Chill Zone
Accessible Transportation
Science & Technology
The Sensory Yard, Presented by The Holland Foundation - SOLD OUT
2026-09-13
Sunday, September 13, 2026 through Sunday, September 27, 2026
KANEKO
The Sensory Yard was an immersive sensory experience where movement, light, imagination, and rest invited exploration at each visitor’s own pace, with spaces designed for curiosity, regulation, creativity, and connection.
Social Narrative
Sensory Kits
Chill Zone
Film
Harlan County USA (Festival Film)
September 13, 2026, 11:00 AM
Ruth Sokolof Theater
Barbara Kopple’s Academy Award–winning Harlan County USA documents a grueling coal miners’ strike in Kentucky.
Relaxed Screening
Sensory Kits
Social Narrative
Film
Hope (Festival Film)
September 13, 2026, 12:30 PM
Dundee Theater
Na Hong-Jin's visionary sci-fi thriller follows villagers confronting a mysterious creature in Hope Harbor.
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Film
Who Moves America (Festival Film)
September 13, 2026, 6:15 PM
Ruth Sokolof Theater
An intimate documentary about UPS workers organizing toward a high-stakes vote that could reshape the American economy.
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Preferred Interest
Ticket to Ride Demo & Gameplay
2026-09-14
Monday, September 14, 2026, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Spielbound Board Game Cafe
Spielbound Board Game Cafe hosted an evening of Ticket to Ride, beginning with a beginner-friendly demo before players broke into groups for gameplay.
Sensory Kits
Social Narrative
Performing Arts
Risky Disco - Opening Day
2026-09-14 | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-16 | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-23
Monday, September 14, 2026, 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM
North Omaha Intergenerational Center (NOIC)
Risky Disco On Wheels was an electrifying sensory workshop curated for adults with disabilities, where every individual had space to explore and connect regardless of their form of communication or movement.
Sensory Kits
Social Narrative
Chill Zone
Preferred Interest
Preferred Interest Talks: A Creative Writing & Performance Series Showcase
2026-09-17
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
The Durham Museum
The Preferred Interest Talks showcase celebrated creativity, storytelling, and trains, featuring workshop participants alongside internationally acclaimed photographer Blair Bunting.
ASL Interpreting
Closed Captioning
Live Captioning
Performing Arts
Rhythm Bath Shows + Talk Back With Creators
2026-09-19 | 2026-09-20 | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-25 | 2026-09-26 | 2026-09-27
September 19-20, 22–27
Holland Performing Arts Center - Scott Hall
This dance-installation offered a paradigm shift in theater-going, in which the audience was free to roam right through the dance, surrounded by rhythmic music and movement, floating fabric, and glimmering light.
Social Narrative
Sensory Kits
Chill Zone
Performing Arts
New Works Development for Disabled Artists Showcase
2026-09-22
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 6:30PM
Yates Illuminates
The NWD(2)A showcase was an interactive sensory experience inviting audiences to engage with their sense of play and wonder, featuring work by Abz Cameron and Karma LiLoLa.
ASL Interpreting
Sensory Kits
Social Narrative
Chill Zone
Closed Captioning
Film
Life After
2026-09-23
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6:00 PM
Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater
A gripping personal investigation that exposes the tangled web of moral dilemmas and profit motives surrounding assisted dying. In an unfolding matter of life and death, disabled filmmaker Reid Davenport uncovers shocking abuses of power as he...
Live Captioning
ASL Interpreting
Audio Description
Sensory Kits
Chill Zone
Common Conversations
The Art of Inclusion: Education, Movement, and Creative Practice
2026-09-24
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
KANEKO
This half-day conference explored innovative approaches to accessible arts with Arts For ME!, New Works, and keynote speaker Makenzie Gomez, bringing artists, educators, and advocates together for learning and connection.
Social Narrative
Sensory Kits
Chill Zone
ASL Interpreting
Live Captioning
Common Conversations
Shaping Change: Disability History, Policy, & Cultural Change
2026-09-25
Friday, September 25, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
KANEKO
This day-long conference explored disability history, law, and policy with keynote speaker Alex Green and expert panels from MASS Design Group, Common Coalition, and Education Rights Counsel.
Social Narrative
Sensory Kits
Chill Zone
ASL Interpreting
Live Captioning
Video Description: 
The video starts off with the Common Senses text and logo on a purplebackground. The next purple background clip says,“Something big is comingdown the tracks.” Next is a black background clip that says,“Want a first-classticket?” The next clip is a train on the move, from the background to nature, thesun rising behind it. The next purple background clip says,“The Common SensesFestival 2026 is putting trains center stage through art, sound, & immersiveexperiences.” The train, which has “Common Senses 2026” starts to come out ofa tunnel. The next light purple background clip says,“Are you the one who knowsthe difference between a diesel, steam and electric just by sound? Then this isfor you!” The next clip says “Omaha” inside a rectangle, zooming back to abuilding, the train arriving in front of it. The next purple background clip says,“Butfirst we want your input.” The next cream-yellow background clip says,“Tell uswhat moves you about trains. Be part of shaping the festival!” The next lightpurple clip says,“All aboard? Sign up now for insider access and earlyannouncements!” The video fades out.