Sense Cymru open new Sensory Room

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Rainforest Sensory Room at Sense Cymru, a Sensory Space project featuring a rainforest themed Sensory Room, in Wales, has been awarded a grant of £7,500 by Wooden Spoon Wales. This project, aimed at supporting individuals with deafblindness and complex disabilities through immersive sensory experiences, is set to make a meaningful difference within the local community.

Sense Cymru, the location of the Rainforest Sensory Room, helps people with deafblindness or complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world, and fulfil their potential.

This new Sensory Space, opened by George Nott, provides a calming, nature-inspired environment designed to support sensory stimulation, relaxation, and engagement for individuals with multiple and complex needs.

“The sensory room is important because it gives people time to gather their thoughts, relax and reduce their stimulation a little bit, and that then allows them in the next hour to go and do something else.” ~ George Nott

The sensory room was opened ahead of a sponsored 5K walk held on Wednesday, 25th June, from Cardiff Bay, to mark Deafblind Awareness Week and celebrate the 70th anniversary of Sense Cymru.

The Sensory Room was generously funded by a grant from Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby. Wooden Spoon supports Sense Cymru’s commitment to creating inclusive environments that foster wellbeing, connection, and growth.

Wooden Spoon is a charitable organisation dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the rugby community. Known for its commitment to supporting children and young people with disabilities or facing disadvantage across the UK and Ireland, the charity has funded numerous projects that create meaningful opportunities for growth and participation. With a proven track record of impactful, community-focused initiatives, Wooden Spoon continues to improve lives through physical, educational, and social projects. Through collaborations like this, Wooden Spoon strengthens its mission to deliver lasting, positive change in communities.

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