Coming soon to Portland, OR is a new multi-sensory environment / Snoezelen room specially designed for sensory therapy treatment for autism, dementia and other sensory processing disorders.
Snoezelen or controlled multisensory environment (MSE) is a therapy for people with autism and other developmental disabilities, dementia or brain injury. It consists of placing the person in a soothing and stimulating environment, called the “Snoezelen room”. These rooms are specially designed to deliver stimuli to various senses, using lighting effects, color, sounds, music, scents, etc. The combination of different materials on a wall may be explored using tactile senses, and the floor may be adjusted to stimulate the sense of balance. The person is usually accompanied by an aide or therapist.
At CymaSpace we feel our self-developed multi-sensory technologies would have a direct positive impact in sensory therapy applications and are looking into partnerships to make an accessible and inclusive multi-sensory environment for therapeutic treatments a reality.
If you are interested in this development please visit the following link where there is a short form that can be completed in order to receive updates on the project:
The AudioLux One is a new kind of LED lighting controller developed by the team at CymaSpace that will intelligently translate sound and music into light, color and movement. The system is specifically designed for musicians, producers and small events and provides simple, plug-and-play functionality. No complex programming or electronics know-how is required.
Make it your own. Any size LED project is possible.
Digital individually addressable LED strips are thin, flexible, power efficient and can be cut to any length which allows lighting effects to be incorporated in tight spaces and even into your existing music equipment.
For ambitious projects, it’s possible to build interactive LED installations on a large scale, with the Audiolux One sending pixel data to hundreds (even thousands of LEDs!). see some examples of such projects that we have built below.
For the software programming-savvy, the hardware has been designed around the Open-Source Arduino architecture allowing for complete freedom to customize the visualization or modify the hardware functionality of the in-built knobs and footswitch. As the community of Audiolux One users grows, you can expect to see new visualizations being created and shared. If you don’t know how to program, you can still upload new presets over USB with any Windows/Mac/Linux computer and change up the visualizations.
Every purchase of an Audiolux One benefits CymaSpace.
A percentage of proceeds from every sale of the Audiolux One will be donated directly to CymaSpace to help our organization continue it’s mission of making performing arts more inclusive and engaging to the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing.
To learn more or purchase an Audiolux One System head over to it’s dedicated website: www.audioluxdevices.com.
At CymaSpace, we are working to make performing arts more accessible and inclusive to the Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing. The team behind our innovative Technology Program are proud to announce our newest development:
Cymatic Lighting – A Modern “Visual Sound” System for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing
An open source Cymatic Lighting system that allows the Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing to see music & alerts using the Arduino hardware platform & digital individually addressable LEDs. Source code and information on how to purchase or rent the system can be found at the bottom of this page.
1 in 8 Americans & 360 million people globally live in partial or complete silence due to hearing loss. Cultural events (performing arts & social gatherings) are a powerful way to bring communities together; however the Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) are often excluded their benefits. When such events rely on sound to deliver their experience or message, organizations & artists often overlook equal access as they lack resources or awareness to ensure their event activities are accessible to those who cannot hear.
To address this need, CymaSpace serves the community providing advocacy for DHH patrons as well as access to ASL interpreters, accessible technologies and Deaf awareness training to art organizations, venues, festivals and individual artists.
Through the CymaSpace Technology Program, we are developing hardware & software solutions to intelligently translate audio into light & vibration, sound can be seen & felt not just heard. When applied to performing arts; DHH & hearing audiences respond positively, reporting new appreciation for art mediums previously thought inaccessible. Many state the developments encourage them to attend events & socialize more. DHH artists could follow rhythms & perform alongside hearing peers. Others express a desire to use the technology at home for their entertainment system or even alert/safety systems.
The Cymatic Lighting System represents a significant first step in providing equal access to sound & music during performing arts & social events. Our affordable to purchase, rent or easy-to-build, open-source sound-reactive LED lighting system can be used in a variety of applications such as creating a visually compelling lighting addition to performance stages or integrated into architecture and even furniture. Incorporating Cymatic Lighting into your events has been shown to increase attendance by the Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing community and is a great way to improve equal access.
If you are interested in incorporating Cymatic Lighting into your own venue, event or artistic practice there currently several options available:
Cymatic Lighting System Rental
The system can be rented from CymaSpace and temporarily installed at your event. Please Contact Us directly for rental inquiries.
Purchase a System through Audiolux Devices
Audiolux Devices (audioluxdevices.com), offer the system, built to order in a rugged, easy-to-use and compact kit that can be purchased and even customized to fit your unique needs.
Build your own
The source-code and basic getting started instructions on how to build your own Cymatic Lighting System have been released over on our Github page (github.com/CymaSpace/Cymatic-Lighting)
CymaSpace (cymaspace.org) is a young but fast growing non-profit based in SE Portland and is looking to bring on a Development Coordinator in a freelance capacity. This is a part-time position where you’ll ideally be available to work on-site for an average 15-20 hours per month with a flexible schedule of your choosing.
Our mission is to make the performing arts more accessible and inclusive to Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities by supporting the development of projects and education programs utilizing Cymatic technology (translating sound waves into visual and tactile phenomena) and presenting these works in live performance, workshops and exhibits.
We believe that when artists involve more of the senses, their work is not only more accessible and inclusive, but also more engaging and exciting.
Key Responsibilities
The Development Coordinator will be expected to contribute to the organization’s financial growth and ensure that all fundraising events and initiatives are in alignment with their mission and goals.
Develop and execute a fundraising plan to increase contributions from all sources, including foundations, individuals, and corporate gifts & sponsorships.
Plan special events, along with cultivation, marketing and recognition functions. These include the Annual Fundraiser and other events.
Oversee production of all print and virtual public relations and marketing materials, including newsletters and updates, and annual reports.
Assist with organizations website and public information communications.
Increase the donor’s base and direct the activities to diverse type of communities.
Requirements
Qualified applicants will have one to three years of experience in fundraising and marketing for a nonprofit.
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but will consider equivalent experience.
Experience submitting proposals and grant applications (preferably with demonstrable prior success).
Outstanding English Reading/Writing abilities.
Excellent communication, organization and time-keeping skills (We love Google Documents & Slack).
Not required but greatly preferred
Professional interest/experience with one or more of the following: Deaf Culture, Technology, Performing Arts & Accessibility.
Familiarity or fluency in ASL (American Sign Language)
Familiarity with WordPress CMS
Compensation
$12 per hour plus bonuses for hitting fiscal targets.
To apply
Send your resume along with a brief introduction to yourself and your Development Coordination skills and why you are interested in working with CymaSpace to .
In a special collaboration between CymaSpace & Artists Repertory Theatre, we are excited to offer a special discount to patrons of CymaSpace for an ASL interpreted theatrical production of “The Liar” on June 20th 2015.
Show description:
From the brilliant, comedic mind of David Ives (All in the Timing, Venus in Fur) comes a hilarious “translaptation” of this 17th Century French romp, replete with wild misassumptions, mistaken identities and tangled truths. Played out in outrageously clever verse, expect lightning-fast pace, anachronistic twists and a hip cast, with plenty of nods to Corneille’s neo-classical original.
To receive your discounted tickets:
Visit the Online Ticket Bookings Link: http://tickets.artistsrep.org/single/SelectSeating.aspx?p=4904
Promo Code: CYMASPACE
Price Type: CYMASPACE
Price: $10.00 (over 75% discount!)
Restrictions: Valid only for Saturday, June 20 2:00 PM matinee performance of “The Liar” at Artists Rep
Note: Seating will be assigned for all web sales. To request seating in our interpreted section or for any other special requests, please contact Artist Rep via email.
“The Rosa Lee Show” is coming to Portland OR, Saturday 6/6 at 7pm. Rosa Lee is a performance artist known mostly for her ASL Music Videos on YouTube, her work as a solo performer in The Rosa Lee Show and as a lead actor in ASL Films’s feature film Versa Effect.
Don’t have a ticket yet? CymaSpace have teamed up with PCC to offer a limited number of tickets at a discount. Instead of having to pay the door price of $20, the tickets will be $15 please email to reserve your discounted tickets!
For more information see the Facebook Event Page or all other inquiries; contact the ASL Club by email at:
Shop at Amazon Smile and support CymaSpace, completely obligation free!
Do you shop on Amazon? Did you know that Amazon have a special program called Amazon Smile where they will donate 0.5% of the price of any items purchased by Amazon customers to the charity of their choice.
Amazon Smile has approved CymaSpace as one such registered charity so you can now indirectly support CymaSpace and our mission to make performing arts more accessible. It’s super easy and does not cost you anything, all you need to do is visit smile.amazon.com, select CymaSpace as your supported organization and continue using and shopping on Amazon as normal.
If you find yourself forgetting to go to smile.amazon.com instead of the regular amazon.com you can install these handy browser extensions to ensure you’ll always goto smile first. We thank you for your support, happy shopping!
Join today and receive full perks of the CymaSpace membership program including discounted access to events, and a special rewards program with our many participating local and national businesses.
We Make Arts, Cultural & Media Events Accessible & Inclusive To The Deaf & Hard of Hearing Through Technology, Education & Outreach
What is CymaSpace?
Accessibility & Inclusion
CymaSpace is a leading advocate for accessibility and inclusion within performing arts, cultural events, and media broadcasting for DHH people. We are constantly striving to find new ways to ensure our venue and events are inclusive, especially to DHH communities.
Technology & Arts Incubator
We provide incubator services for new fledgling organizations and communities that are exploring emerging concepts in combining technology and the arts.
Education & Outreach
We provide educational opportunities for artists, the general public and other performance venues interested in incorporating our unique, cymatic concepts into their work.
Cymatic Study
CymaSpace is an epicenter for Cymatic study and we are committed to raising awareness of and promoting the benefits of Cymatics (the science and study of sound made visible).
