Snoezelen Room Philosophy

The Council's Snoezelen Room, with the lights dimmed, showing the Ball Pool illuminated from below

• Children with disabilities and/or special needs often do not have access to traditional forms of recreation and leisure activities.
  
  
• Children have the right to quality recreation and leisure experiences with unconditional outcomes and no previously determined goals.
  
  
• Children have the right to exercise choice and control of activities in the Snoezelen environment with minimum guidance.
  
  
• Children need sensory experiences. A Snoezelen environment is designed to provide sensory integration, relaxation, and interactive learning.
  
  
• Children have the right to experience relaxation in a safe, secure environment.
  
  
• Children with disabilities and/or special needs have the right to share recreational/leisure experiences with family and friends.