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🔸 Advocating for Sensory-Safe Cuts, hairstyling and grooming for Autistic, neurodivergent individuals and Community.
🔸Gentle tools & trained stylists.
🔸Safe spaces in New Jersey & New York.
🔸Every child deserves a stress-free experience

Sensory Safe-Cuts met with Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, and his team to discuss a critical step forward for the grooming i...
04/08/2026

Sensory Safe-Cuts met with Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, and his team to discuss a critical step forward for the grooming industry.

​At the center of the conversation: creating a system that integrates continuing education into licensing for barbers, hairstylists, and groomers, with a strong focus on sensory-awareness and inclusive care.

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We had a great conversation with Meredith Bloom (Autism Outreach Core, Drexel University) and Nicole Pomales (Cosmetolog...
04/07/2026

We had a great conversation with Meredith Bloom (Autism Outreach Core, Drexel University) and Nicole Pomales (Cosmetology Lecturer, Camden County College) as we explored the role of higher education in advancing sensory-inclusive care.

​Our discussion focused on the opportunity to integrate sensory-awareness and inclusivity into cosmetology and grooming-related coursework, equipping future professionals with the knowledge and tools to better serve neurodivergent and autistic individuals.

​This is how we build long-term, sustainable change, starting from education.

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Hello folks!As we step into a new quarter, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the impact we’ve made so far this year at...
04/02/2026

Hello folks!

As we step into a new quarter, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the impact we’ve made so far this year at Sensory-Safe Cuts, and we are just getting started.

In Q1, we:
✨ Met with assembly members and elected officials to discuss expanding our advocacy and statewide impact .

✨ Tabled at the SEPAC SOMA Resource Fair, connecting with families and community members whose lived experiences reinforced the urgent need for stronger advocacy in the grooming and hairstyling industry.

✨ Advanced conversations around launching a statewide pilot program for sensory-safe grooming spaces.

✨ Testified at the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities, emphasizing the need for proper tools and mandatory sensory-safe training for barbers and hairstylists serving neurodivergent and autistic clients.

✨ Began pushing for the adoption of sensory grooming kits across barbershops and salons.

✨ Strengthened our Youth Ambassadors Program with three impactful monthly meetings so far.

✨ Hosted a community meeting where advocates came together to learn how to better advocate for themselves and others in the area of sensory-safe grooming and hairstyling across New Jersey.

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What’s coming next?

🚀 We are gathering advocates and community members to testify at the upcoming New Jersey Cosmetology Board virtual meeting focused on inclusion and accessibility in the grooming industry.

🚀 Continued stakeholder engagement to move policy conversations forward.

🚀 Expansion of our Youth Ambassadors Program and community outreach initiatives, including a special Youth Ambassadors meeting this month featuring a guest from NJLEND.

Today, on World Autism Day, we’re reminded why this work matters. Every individual deserves a safe, comfortable, and inclusive grooming experience.

If you believe in what we’re building, we invite you to support us:
🌐 Learn more: sensorysafecuts.org

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Together, we can create spaces where everyone feels seen, supported, and safe.

Sensory Safe-Cuts celebrates Autism Awareness Day.This Month, we’re taking the conversation further. It’s not just about...
04/02/2026

Sensory Safe-Cuts celebrates Autism Awareness Day.

This Month, we’re taking the conversation further. It’s not just about awareness or acceptance, it’s about creating spaces where neurodivergent individuals can thrive.

From sensory-friendly haircuts to everyday experiences, inclusion means safety, comfort, and access for everyone.

At Sensory-Safe Cuts, We are focused on building environments and opportunities that empower neurodivergent individuals.





Thank you to Michael Knauss, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Al Barlas, for meeting with us.We shared our advocacy work...
03/31/2026

Thank you to Michael Knauss, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Al Barlas, for meeting with us.

We shared our advocacy work and the impact in New Jersey, highlighting our Youth Ambassadors Program, our push for a statewide training pilot, and our efforts to expand access to sensory grooming kits for barbers, hairstylists, and autistic and neurodivergent individuals.

We’re encouraged by the conversation and the commitment to continue these discussions with Assemblymember Al Barlas as we explore next steps.

This is how change happens, through collaboration and advocacy.




Do you want to make your salon more inclusive? Start with these 3 simple steps on the carousel.Barbers and Stylists, are...
03/23/2026

Do you want to make your salon more inclusive?
Start with these 3 simple steps on the carousel.

Barbers and Stylists, are you doing any of these already?

What else would you add to this list?

Tell us in the comments below 👇.

At our March Youth Ambassadors Meeting, we talked about Advocacy Storytelling, learning how to flip the script and speak...
03/19/2026

At our March Youth Ambassadors Meeting, we talked about Advocacy Storytelling, learning how to flip the script and speak not just about challenges, but about the solutions we want to see in the grooming industry.

Our Ambassadors shared sensory wins and bold ideas for change.

Shoutout to our incredible ambassadors: Iyana, Campbell, Isaiah, Leilani, for bringing such great energy this month.

03/13/2026

When grooming spaces are not accommodating, it can lead to anxiety, isolation, and trauma for those simply trying to receive everyday services.

​That’s why we continue engaging with state leaders and agencies to advocate for sensory-aware training and more inclusive grooming environments across New Jersey.

​Thank you to the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) for the opportunity to testify and for the work you are doing to shape a stronger future for individuals with disabilities.

​We are also grateful to the disability advocates, families, and community members who continue to show up and push this work forward together.

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03/13/2026

When grooming spaces are not accommodating, it can lead to anxiety, isolation, and trauma for those simply trying to receive everyday services.

That’s why we continue engaging with state leaders and agencies to advocate for sensory-aware training and more inclusive grooming environments across New Jersey.

Thank you to the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities for the opportunity to testify and for the work you are doing to shape a stronger future for individuals with disabilities.

We are also grateful to all disability advocates, families, and community members who continue to show up and push this work forward together.

03/11/2026

Meet Iyanna, one of our Youth Ambassadors and a member of our very first cohort. 💜

Iyanna is a freshman at Lawrence High School with dreams of working in the cosmetology industry as a hairstylist. One of the reasons she joined the Sensory Safe-Cuts Youth Ambassador Program is because she wants to be prepared to work with clients of all abilities, including individuals with autism, ADHD, and sensory sensitivities.

Her perspective is a powerful reminder that the next generation of beauty and grooming professionals cares about creating more inclusive spaces.

We’re so proud to have Iyanna as part of this movement and can’t wait to see all that she accomplishes.



Thank you to Congresswoman Rep. LaMonica McIver for inviting Sensory Safe-Cuts to attend the State of the District Addre...
03/11/2026

Thank you to Congresswoman Rep. LaMonica McIver for inviting Sensory Safe-Cuts to attend the State of the District Address.

We appreciate the opportunity to be in the room with community leaders who are working to strengthen support systems for families across New Jersey.

Thank you again for the invitation and for your leadership. 💜




It was a wonderful opportunity connecting with Dr. Benson Kahiu, co-founder of RoKah LLC, a company providing private-pa...
03/10/2026

It was a wonderful opportunity connecting with Dr. Benson Kahiu, co-founder of RoKah LLC, a company providing private-pay home care and services for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

​We had a great conversation around the work both of our organizations are doing to support individuals and families in the community, including access to services, outreach, and building resources that truly cater to people's needs.

​We appreciate the thoughtful exchange and look forward to continuing the conversation and exploring ways to move this important work forward together.

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