The card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema.
The CEA Card is a national card scheme developed for UK cinemas by the UK Cinema Association (UKCA).
The card is also one way for cinemas to make sure they look after their disabled guests. If you require an adjustment to visit a cinema because of your disability, cinema staff should make them for you whether you have a CEA Card or not.
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Cinemas - a guide for autistic adults
Going to the cinema can be a really enjoyable trip out. But it does mean you have to travel there, and it may sometimes feel quite crowded and noisy. The following suggestions can help you to plan ahead so you can enjoy the film.
When booking your ticket
When booking, mention you are autistic. If you may need time away from the film during the performance, ask for an aisle seat.
If you need to use a phone or tablet to play games on to help you focus or to keep calm, ask the cinema staff before booking tickets to see if this is allowed.
Ask if there is a quiet area at the cinema that you can use if necessary.
Find out if you can use your CEA card if you would like to bring a parent or carer with you for free.
Before the day
Check the cinema’s website to see if there is anything that could help you to prepare for your visit, such as photographs of the building or a map of the screens.
On the day
Remember to bring anything to help with sensory overload such as ear defenders or quiet fiddle toys.
If you have an autism awareness card, take it with you so you can tell people you are autistic, if you need to.
Talk to an usher about when the noisy and quiet parts of the film are. They can give advice about when you might want to go out and about leaving or returning to the auditorium with minimal disruption to others.
It will be very busy at the end of the film with people leaving. You will be able to sit in your seat until the majority of people have gone so it is quieter.
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