BOM (Birmingham Open Media)

• What they offer

  BOM is an immersive arts organisation creating experiences with VR, AR and games, and running inclusive learning and engagement programmes. School programmes support children facing economic barriers, those with SEND and young people excluded from mainstream education, while free Immersive Arts Bootcamps are offered for adults. The venue, a converted 1960s Post Office next to New Street Station, is also available for hire for conferences, parties, meetings and workshops, and includes a Virtual Production Suite with green screen.

• Ages served

  Children and young people's programmes are for ages 4–18 years, and adult learning is for those aged 19+.

• Accessibility & sensory provision

  BOM states it is accessible and "Neurodivergent Friendly", with low lighting and quiet spaces available for those who need them. There is a ramp at the main entrance, a lift accessing all floors, wifi in all rooms, and gender neutral and disabled toilets as well as baby changing/feeding facilities.

• Quiet / relaxed sessions

  The page mentions quiet spaces are available for those who need them, but does not state any specific quiet or relaxed sessions.

• Cost

  The Immersive Arts Bootcamps for adults are free. Venue hire pricing is not stated, though it is noted that teas, filter coffee and soft drinks are provided at no extra cost and barista service is not included in the hire price.

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