For people with autism or sound sensitivity, everyday places like bus terminals or clinics can be overwhelming due to noise. Recognizing that sound affects everyone differently, the Project Inclusion Network and The Misfits Camp launched Safe Sound.

This initiative works to standardize sound levels in public spaces across the country.

Tools and Education

To promote sound responsibility, the campaign also launched the Safe Sound Check website. This free tool allows anyone to:

• Check noise levels to see if they exceed comfortable limits.
• Use a gentle reminder feature to quietly encourage others to reduce noise.
• Access clear information on autism and sound sensitivity, explaining why quieter moments are essential for many.

The movement is growing: on October 13, a bill was officially filed in Congress to declare October as Safe Sound Month. This legislative step signals a major shift toward acknowledging how everyday sound shapes lives and underscores that this is only the beginning of building a truly inclusive environment.

“Safe sound is the first step in educating us—all Filipinos, for that matter— that we all deserve this. The neurodiverse, the neurotypical, and every Filipino deserve a Safe Sound space,” Grant Javier of Project Inclusion Network said.

Legislation matters, but daily habits matter too. Safe Sound encourages everyone to take a moment, check the sounds around, and make small adjustments when needed. Using the tool or learning something new from the site means anyone can help. The goal isn’t silence, but comfort—making busy places feel less stressful and a bit friendlier, for those who need it and for everyone else too. With the campaign gaining momentum and a potential Safe Sound Month on the horizon, there’s a real opportunity to instill sound etiquette among Filipinos.

“For once, it’s not just us that has to adjust all the time whenever we’re in loud, crowded spaces. People around us can be more conscious about their noise levels and be more considerate of people like me, my little brother, and my friends who are also sound sensitive. So, that’s why we’re really looking forward to the success of this project,” Red Ligot said, President of Philippine Neurodivergent Self Advocates (PhiNSA).

Visit safesoundcheck.com to turn our phones into sound monitoring devices, and remind ourselves and those around us to sound responsibly.