Make a Space!

Multisensory room

Example of a multisensory room (photo from https://www.snoezelen.info/)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

  • Our groups project is to create a multisensory room for adults with intellectual and developmental disability in Heartshare center. Our goal is to incorporate elements that cater to visual, sound, touch, and smell. Soft adjustable lighting such as LED color changing lights will be installed with soothing music. This multisensory room will be adaptable to accommodate various preferences and needs, making it a versatile and soothing space for adults to relax, explore, and unwind. 
  • Our team name is ‘Make-a-space’ : We’re Make-a-space who are making a space in MakerSpace!

GROUP INFORMATION 

  • Group Members:  Angie Kim*, Apoorva Avadhana, Ji Eun Park, Muqing Wang, Spencer Harris 
  • Project Mentor(s): Elizabeth Pagedas (Occupational therapist at Heartshare)
  • Meeting times: Wednesday 4pm by zoom

OVERVIEW OF SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS 

  • September 27, Met with Elizabeth and her team by zoom
  • October 2, Meeting with Liz
  • October 19, Site Visit
  • November 21, Prototype testing
  • December 5, Final Deliverables

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