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Benhaven School Receives Grant from the Wallingford Foundation/Rotary Club

The funding will be used to transform a space into a calming sensory room designed for the enjoyment of a wide range of students Benhaven School serves.

Firstly, the grant will cover a specialized rocking chair that will provide students with an experience to help calm and focus them so they can be better prepared for learning and interacting with others.

A yogibo sensory bean bag will also be made available for students to improve the quality and effectiveness of the sensory integration for our students.

The calming sensory room will be outfitted with 72 square feet of foam interlocking tiles to ensure the floor is both even and soft so  students remain safe while interfacing with their new calming room.

In addition, a Rossetta Star Projector will be used to illuminate the room and facilitate an environment for stress reduction. The device will be used to introduce calming visual stimulation to assist students in relaxation.

Lastly, an assortment of sensory objects will be available and stored in an accompanying storage latch box for the students to enjoy.

The Benhaven School Community is incredibly grateful for the Wallingford Foundation Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wallingford’s generosity and interest in benefiting the lives and experiences of our students and staff.


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