Join Us for a Sensory-Friendly & Inclusive Dining Experience at Señor Panchos!
We are thrilled to announce a brand-new community partnership between Compassionate Behaviors, Mr. C's Voice, and Señor Panchos Mexican Grill in Prospect to bring families a Sensory-Friendly & Inclusive Dining Experience!
📅 Monday, August 10th
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🌧 Rain Date: Wednesday, August 12th
Dining out should be something every family can enjoy. For many individuals with autism and other developmental, intellectual, sensory, and other disabilities, however, restaurants can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our goal is to create a welcoming, supportive environment where families can relax, enjoy a meal together, and feel accepted exactly as they are.
For this special event, guests will have access to the entire Señor Panchos restaurant—both indoors and outdoors. This gives families the flexibility to choose the environment that feels most comfortable for them while enjoying a fun evening together. While it is not a private event and other patrons will be dining at the restaurant, we specifically planned this event on lower patron volume days to reduce the additional stress a full restaurant may cause.
Throughout the event, trained staff and volunteers from Compassionate Behaviors and Mr. C's Voice will be available to provide support as needed. Whether it's helping families navigate the environment, assisting with communication, or simply offering encouragement, our teams are excited to help make this a positive experience for everyone.
To help create a comfortable and successful dining experience, we've worked together to make thoughtful accommodations throughout the evening, including:
- 💡 Lower lighting throughout the restaurant
- 🎵 Reduced background music to create a calmer atmosphere
- 🎧 Noise-reducing headphones
- 🧩 Fidgets
- 🌈 Sensory bins and tools
- ☀️ Outdoor movement activities
- 💬 Communication boards
- 📖 Visual menus
- ❤️ Compassionate Behaviors and Mr. C's Voice team members available throughout the event to provide support as needed
These accommodations are designed to create a calmer, more predictable environment where individuals and families can relax, enjoy a meal together, and feel welcomed and supported.
Our hope is that this event is more than just dinner—it's an opportunity for families to connect with one another, build community, and enjoy a night out knowing they are welcomed, supported, and understood. By partnering with Señor Panchos and Mr. C's Voice, we're working together to help make our community more inclusive—one meal, one family, and one connection at a time.
This event is open to children, teens, and adults with a variety of disabilities, along with their families and caregivers. Whether this is your first time attending a sensory-friendly event or you're a familiar face in our community, we can't wait to welcome you.
At Compassionate Behaviors and Mr. C's Voice, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to participate fully in their community. We are honored to partner with Señor Panchos to make dining out more accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable for all.
We'd Love to Know You're Coming!
To help us prepare for the best possible experience, please use the link below to let us know you'll be attending. You'll also have the opportunity to share any accommodations or specific supports that may help make your visit more comfortable, such as seating preferences, sensory needs, communication supports, or anything else you'd like us to know ahead of time.
While registration is not required, it will help our team ensure we have the appropriate sensory materials, supports, and staffing available so every family has a wonderful experience.
Senor Panchos Sensory Inclusive Dining – Fill out form
We look forward to sharing an evening of delicious food, community, and inclusion with you and your family! ❤️
