Open Doors and Adapt Your Homes with The Dot Experience!

Looking to make your home more comfortable, accessible, and welcoming for everyone who walks through the door? Come hang out with The Dot Experience at the How-To Festival on Saturday, May 10th at the Louisville Main Public Library. We’ll share easy, thoughtful ways to adapt your space — whether it’s for your next book club meeting, a backyard barbecue, or your kid’s next playdate!   

Event Overview 

The How-To Festival is back and celebrating twelve years of hands-on learning! This free, interactive, and fun-filled event features over 50 “how-to” sessions led by local experts. From car and bike repair, to crafts, dance, music, business, art, gardening, and beyond, there’s something for everyone! As part of the How-To Festival, The Dot Experience is excited to show you how small changes can make a big difference in creating a more welcoming and accessible environment. Get hands-on with assistive technology, explore adaptive techniques, and pick up practical tips you can use at home and in your community. 

Content and Activities 

Split into three engaging stations, this hands-on experience invites guests to explore how simple adaptations can make a home more welcoming, functional, and inclusive for everyone. 

Kitchen Station
Step into an accessible kitchen setup where you can test out a variety of adaptive tools designed to support independence and safety. Try measuring spoons labeled with braille, one-armed cutting boards, and utensils with ergonomic, easy-grip handles. Explore smart appliances that make cooking more intuitive. Whether you’re whipping up a meal for one or preparing a dinner party, these tools make the kitchen more usable for people of all abilities. 

Bedroom Station
Discover how a few thoughtful changes can turn a bedroom into a peaceful, accessible retreat. Learn about smart lighting, easy-reach organizers, and bed shakers that help make bedroom routines more manageable. Test high contrast switches, smart home controls, and cozy, sensory-friendly materials that support relaxation and independence. This station focuses on comfort, safety, and creating a space where everyone can rest and recharge. 

Adaptive Play Station
Explore the joyful world of inclusive play through hands-on demonstrations of adaptive toys and sensory-friendly materials. Learn how universally designed play spaces can encourage every child to engage. Try toys with tactile feedback, audio cues, and large, easy-to-activate buttons, designed to promote creativity, motor skills, and social interaction. Adaptive play isn’t just fun — it’s a powerful tool for learning and connection! 

Swing by and say hello to us at the How-To Festival at the Louisville Main Public Library, 301 York St, Louisville, KY 40203, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 10th. We can’t wait to show you how a few simple changes can help open doors, spark joy, and create a more welcoming world, one space at a time. With The Dot Experience, access starts right at home!