How to Train Your Dragon Sensory Friendly Screening at the Westdale

In keeping with the Disability History Month theme, people with disabilities as portrayed through film over the years will be the highlight of the film festival. The AHA! wishes to provide the community an opportunity to watch both classic and contemporary films depicting either persons with disabilities or actors portraying characters who have a disability through a critical lens.  There will be opportunity for discussion about the films and their content, as well as accessibility of film for all persons regardless of disability and how the community collectively can make cinematic experiences (on the big screen) enjoyable and accessible to everyone.

Hiccup, a young Viking, befriends a dragon named Toothless despite his village’s longstanding hostility toward dragons. Together, they challenge traditions, build trust between humans and dragons, and confront societal expectations.

This screening will be shown with open captions and descriptive audio for everyone.

What are open captions?
Open captions are built into the video itself, they are always visible and can’t be turned off. They show dialogue and important sounds directly on the screen, unlike closed captions, which can be turned on or off and are added separately.

What is descriptive audio?
Descriptive audio is extra audible narration added to videos that describes what’s happening on screen—like actions, settings, and scene changes. It helps people who are blind or visually impaired understand the visual details of the content.

Sensory Friendly Relaxed Screening 

• Theatre lights dimmed, not dark
• Lower sound level
• No advertisements or trailers
• Quiet room available

Hamilton Accessibility Film Festival is funding the ticket price with the support from McMaster University.

Tickets: FREE