A new sensory room at Phila. Arts & Sciences Charter

Date:

Share post:

The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences, at Large and Dyre streets in Northwood, recently opened a sensory room for autistic-support students.

The room was made possible by a grant from the Eagles Autism Foundation.

- Advertisement -

Before the green ribbon cutting, there was a performance by the school drumline and a rendition of The Eagles’ Victory Song (Fly, Eagles Fly) by the choir and band.

The sensory room provides a dedicated space for those who may need a quieter and more secure environment. The safety-proof room features sensory flooring (painted green) and lighting; black carpet on the walls; comfortable furniture, including huge bean bag chairs; two soothing bubble walls; a sensory touch panel; a little bed; and a sensory art wall.

CEO Judy Taggart said, “We are so grateful for being the recipient of this grant so that we can provide this much-needed space to our students. It is such an honor to be the only school selected in the city of Philadelphia to receive this grant and to have developed such an excellent relationship with the Philadelphia Eagles and Eagles Autism Foundation.” ••

Latest Articles

Current Issues

Current-NET01

Related articles

Former CD football star finishes ride for fallen friend

Walt Boone has been using his bike to deliver love for years. It started during the pandemic. When everyone was...

Quality Roots Marlton Making Waves

Quality Roots Expands into New Jersey Just three months after opening its doors in Marlton, New Jersey, Quality Roots...

Will Henderson gets called up to big league park

Will Henderson is always ready to do whatever is best for the team. That was his attitude sophomore...

Community Calendar

June 26 Wawa Hoagie Day - at Independence National Historical Park at noon. Wawa is giving away free hoagies...