On March 23, 2015, Kathy Carver welcomed and introduced Mrs. Pam Drury, Sussex Middle School’ Guidance Counsellor, for the last 11 years. Pam was with us to discuss her latest project, the Sussex Community Multi-Sensory Room Project.
The room was envisioned to assist children who learn differently...
Initial funding was secured through the Sussex and Area Community Foundation (SACF). A grant of $3,000 was secured in the fall of 2014.
The room is also beneficial to the elderly population. The current project is made up of a tiny group of volunteers, and they are actively looking for others to become involved. The project is open to and actively soliciting donations and or sponsorships. The room will have activities beneficial to those with sensory processing difficulty and will be therapeutic for both children and adults.
The room is not intended for whole classrooms of students or for random unsupervised play activities. The intended use is by those with lost physical or mental skills due to trauma, autism, stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, dementia, emotional control issues, stroke or brain injury and those experiencing chronic pain. The room will be for the use of students that are overstimulated in the classroom.
The benefits will include improved physical health, mood changes, improved focus, and memory relaxation.
The committee is currently reviewing options to secure a layout design from groups like Flaghouse, a company services special needs. The sensory room can be a calming or stimulating atmosphere, a peaceful place providing tactile experiences, gentle movement and engaging light experiences with comfortable seating for patrons.
This project will benefit many, and the operational plan began in June 2015. The committee has a fundraising goal of $40,000 in the first year.
Rotarian Kathy also thanked Pam for her interesting talk on the Sussex Community Multi-Sensory Room Project. Kathy presented Pam Drury with a token of the Club’s appreciation for her talk.
The benefits will include improved physical health, mood changes, improved focus, and memory relaxation.
The committee is currently reviewing options to secure a layout design from groups like Flaghouse, a company services special needs. The sensory room can be a calming or stimulating atmosphere, a peaceful place providing tactile experiences, gentle movement and engaging light experiences with comfortable seating for patrons.
This project will benefit many, and the operational plan began in June 2015. The committee has a fundraising goal of $40,000 in the first year.
Rotarian Kathy also thanked Pam for her interesting talk on the Sussex Community Multi-Sensory Room Project. Kathy presented Pam Drury with a token of the Club’s appreciation for her talk.