(Mark Dyer, Inclusive Design Adviser, Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy) "A sensory room for those who don't know is a place where we can bring autistic children and adults, or ...

“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” —Audre Lorde Most buildings and cities are designed for a narrow slice of human ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Cubs are enhancing the fan experience in a new way with baseball season in full swing. Fans needing to decompress during games and other events at the ballpark can now ...

May 27—Studies have shown blue is a calming color, said Chelsea Edwards, a special education teacher at Westside Elementary School. That's why she and other teachers and volunteers from Georgia United ...

Maplewood, N.J. • Incense. Organ blasts. Forced hugs and handshakes. For folks who struggle to process sensory input, houses of worship can quickly feel anything but holy. That was the case for Lark ...

Two sensory rooms are planned for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport — “calming spaces” for stressed-out travelers who may be experiencing “sensory overload.” The Metropolitan Airports ...

New sensory room offers immersive experience for food product research Offers 360-degree view of various environments Allows electronic control of sounds and smells What makes a cup of coffee or an ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fans of Vanderbilt basketball, football and baseball who need a quick break from the crowd noise and bustle on game day now have options on site. The Commodores on Monday hosted a ...

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Montvale Elementary School now has a sensory room to help students have calm, constructive days at school with the assistance of the school’s physical therapist, speech ...

ROCHESTER — Fundraising efforts to create Cindy's Sensory Room is a logical next step for the owners of Potter's House Bakery and Cafe. Supporting people with autism has always been a big part of ...

Sensory rooms are designed to allow anxious students to blow off steam and calm down. They're often intended for children on the autism spectrum, but proponents say they can benefit any agitated ...