Students at the Elizabeth Lee Black School at the Barber National Institute now have a new resource designed to help them manage sensory challenges and prepare for success in the classroom.
School officials recently cut the ribbon on a new Sensory Regulation Space, a specially designed room created by the school’s occupational therapy team. The space provides a safe, inclusive, and accessible environment where students can go when they are experiencing sensory overload or need additional support regulating their emotions.
The room features a variety of therapeutic equipment and interactive sensory experiences intended to engage students’ senses in a positive and calming way. Educators say the space will help students self-regulate, reduce stress, and better prepare for learning when they return to the classroom.
The Sensory Regulation Space was designed to meet the needs of students with a wide range of sensory processing challenges, ensuring they have access to tools and strategies that support their individual learning experiences.
Funding for the renovation and creation of the space was provided through proceeds from the 2025 Ladies Only Luncheon, helping turn the vision into a reality for students and staff at the school.
School leaders say the new space reflects their ongoing commitment to supporting the emotional well-being and educational success of every student.