AGXStarseed
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AN autistic woman has launched a campaign for a new “sensory bus” that would travel around the capital helping other people with the condition.
Kay Alston, from Kentish Town, spends hours journeying out of London to get to one of the specialist facilities.
A sensory room is a relaxing environment that uses special objects, and sound and visual effects to stimulate specific senses. The idea is that people with any degree of disability can interact with, and control, the environment around them.
Kay, 31, thinks they should be easily available in the capital and came up with the idea for decking out a bus with the equipment.
She said: “Someone once said that sensory rooms have effects of taking medication without taking the medication.
“The room would be a stimulating place for people, and it could help to reduce anxiety and stress, and help to improve their concentration.
“People with disabilities should come to sensory rooms because it’s fun playing in it and is fascinating.
“If we could make this happen it would be a great achievement for me and would help lots of people in London.”
Her project has already been backed by the Mayor of London’s “crowdfunding programme” and a charity called Outward. A target of £28,230 has been set, which would help people with disabilities, sensory impairments, complex needs and those on the autism spectrum.
Kay said the sensory bus should be complete with a cushioned plinth, acrylic mirrors, a star ceiling, LED projectors and an interactive floor.
Outward is a care and support charity that helps around 1,000 vulnerable people with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, mental health needs and also older people who need support and care, those who have experienced street homelessness, and young people in housing need.
Outward volunteer Nikeesha Gosal said: “We are very excited to be supporting Kay with this project and we believe that it will reach the unmet needs of hundreds of people with disabilities across London.”
More than £3,000 has already been raised – to get involved visit https://www.spacehive.com/sensory-room-london
SOURCE: http://www.camdennewjournal.com/sensory-bus-kentish-town
AN autistic woman has launched a campaign for a new “sensory bus” that would travel around the capital helping other people with the condition.
Kay Alston, from Kentish Town, spends hours journeying out of London to get to one of the specialist facilities.
A sensory room is a relaxing environment that uses special objects, and sound and visual effects to stimulate specific senses. The idea is that people with any degree of disability can interact with, and control, the environment around them.
Kay, 31, thinks they should be easily available in the capital and came up with the idea for decking out a bus with the equipment.
She said: “Someone once said that sensory rooms have effects of taking medication without taking the medication.
“The room would be a stimulating place for people, and it could help to reduce anxiety and stress, and help to improve their concentration.
“People with disabilities should come to sensory rooms because it’s fun playing in it and is fascinating.
“If we could make this happen it would be a great achievement for me and would help lots of people in London.”
Her project has already been backed by the Mayor of London’s “crowdfunding programme” and a charity called Outward. A target of £28,230 has been set, which would help people with disabilities, sensory impairments, complex needs and those on the autism spectrum.
Kay said the sensory bus should be complete with a cushioned plinth, acrylic mirrors, a star ceiling, LED projectors and an interactive floor.
Outward is a care and support charity that helps around 1,000 vulnerable people with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, mental health needs and also older people who need support and care, those who have experienced street homelessness, and young people in housing need.
Outward volunteer Nikeesha Gosal said: “We are very excited to be supporting Kay with this project and we believe that it will reach the unmet needs of hundreds of people with disabilities across London.”
More than £3,000 has already been raised – to get involved visit https://www.spacehive.com/sensory-room-london
SOURCE: http://www.camdennewjournal.com/sensory-bus-kentish-town
