Sensory Safe Program
In which borough should your idea take place? Queens
Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?
Briarwood
Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.
Youth
Parents
Low income individuals
Older adults
Immigrants and/or migrants
People with disabilities
Describe the challenge you want to address:
- Children with disabilities/mental health challenges do not have a safe space for them to get away from sensory overstimulation and receive more appropriate stimulation
- Briarwood region lacks a facility providing the service of a sensory room
- Lack of such a space makes it difficult for children to find and participate in healing activities catered to them.
Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:
- Provide a program which suits children with disabilities to have a sensory room
- Workshops / events to keep children appropriately stimulated, comfortable and safe for them.
Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:
11435
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