Calming Room Project 2021-2024

The DLG PAC formed a subcommittee in 2021 to design, fundraise for, and build a fully equipped, multisensory environment ("Calming Room") in our new school. This project was led by PAC co-chair Ashley Hansen and was completed in June 2024.

THANK YOU TO ALL DONORS...

We exceeded our full fundraising goal of $17,000!

DLG family donors: $5,159

Variety Children's Charity (Variety Schools Program): $8,067

Shoppers Drug Mart: $2,000

Vancouver Rotary Club: $1,917

TOTAL RAISED: $17,143

Our goal was to create an adaptable room for students requiring extra support throughout the day (i.e. for behavioral or neurodevelopmental reasons, mental health support needs, etc.) to use for short periods of time (with staff supervision) that can act as any of the following:

A safe space to cope with sensory overload and/or emotional overwhelm
A space for those in need of sensory input (i.e., proprioceptive activities, sensory play)
A calming space with minimal sensory stimuli (i.e., quiet, low light, calming visuals)
A range of therapeutic activities and tools for those who need regular sensory breaks

With the funds raised, we were able to purchase items such as:

A bubble tube with a custom cushioned base
An interactive controller for the bubble tube (to change the colours and the speed of the bubbles)
A light table and sensory play accessories
A Yogibo bean bag chair with waterproof cover
An LED 'Under the Sea' wall projector
A starry lights ceiling projector
A wide variety of sensory play items and social-emotional learning games for the SSAs to use with students
Emotional regulation toys (i.e., Plush Therapy Pets)
Timers and visual schedules
Picture communication cards
Noise cancelling headphones
A mini trampoline and other proprioceptive input equipment
A sound machine to create a calming atmosphere