Creating New Standards of Accessibility For Those Suffering From Invisible Disabilities
Creating Inclusive Public Spaces for Individuals with Invisible Disabilities
Calm rooms are essential sanctuaries for individuals with autism, anxiety, PTSD, and other invisible disabilities in public spaces. These designated areas provide a tranquil and sensory-friendly environment, offering a respite from overstimulation and stress.
For individuals with autism, a calm room offers a safe haven where they can regulate their sensory input and find relief from overwhelming stimuli. Similarly, those with anxiety and PTSD can benefit from these spaces by having a place to retreat and practice coping strategies during moments of distress.
Recognizing the importance of calm rooms, public spaces are increasingly integrating these areas to ensure inclusivity for all visitors. By providing these dedicated spaces, businesses and institutions demonstrate their commitment to accommodating the needs of individuals with invisible disabilities, fostering a more welcoming and understanding environment for all. Large events will also notice an increase in ticket sales due to an entire demographic of people who normally would have stayed home finally attending a large event for the first time knowing there’s a space to calm down in should the people, lights, sounds become too overwhelming.
Furthermore, these rooms serve as a symbol of compassion and awareness, promoting a society that embraces neurodiversity and supports those with invisible disabilities. As a result, individuals can feel empowered to engage in various activities, knowing that these public spaces value their well-being and strive to provide an inclusive experience for everyone.
“Hang Ten Calm Rooms are incredible! The rooms are carefully curated to help our neurodiverse community self regulate during overwhelming moments, but still empower them to be able to participate within the community.”
-Meghan G (parent)
“Hang Ten Calm Room saw some 50 visitors at the Sun Foundation 30th Clean Water Celebration held at the Peoria Civic Center. Adults and students alike took some time to decompress in a calm space. Much needed!”
-Karen Zuckerman Chairperson for The Sun Foundation
“The Hang Ten Calm Room at Sensory Ignite was the perfect place for our son, Josh, to decompress. He had the biggest smile on his face as the cool blue colors enveloped him. Wonderful experience. We will be back!!”
-Lori W. (parent)
Changing the world is possible.
1 in 36 children are now born with autism. It is estimated that 15 million Americans have social anxiety, panic disorder, or some other difficulty being among large groups of people or being away from comfort zones like their home. It is estimated that 13 million Americans have some form of PTSD making it difficult to be at and/or stay at large gatherings. At Hang Ten Calm Rooms we believe that every public space that people gather to learn, be entertained, to work, deserves to have calm spaces as common as having restrooms. There is a large population being left out and it is our mission to help them feel included in schools, large events, workspaces, churches, or any other places of large gatherings.
“So often we hear families with neurodiverse children do not attend events because they are concerned about overstimulation. We worked with Hang Ten Calm Rooms for our event at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. They transformed an onsite meeting room into an amazing calm room including lighting, sound, and sensory objects. The feedback was incredible. Hang Ten Calm Rooms meant individuals and families could both enjoy the activities at our event and know that, if needed, there was a quiet, accepting place to step away to. This truly fostered acceptance and inclusion! Thank you, Hang Ten Calm Rooms!”
Kelly Nimtz-Rusch, Executive Director, The Autism Collective
Ready to take the next step with Hang Ten Calm Rooms?
If you're looking to enhance the well-being and productivity of your students, employees, or community members, contacting Hang Ten Calm Rooms is the first step. Our expertise in creating calming and functional spaces can transform any environment into a tranquil oasis, fostering relaxation and focus. Whether you're interested in installing a permanent calm room, utilizing our mobile calm rooms, or purchasing calm bags and portable calm rooms, we have the solutions to meet your needs. Reach out to us today and take the first step towards creating a calm and rejuvenating space that promotes mental wellness and productivity.