FINANCING SENSORY SPACES AT HOME

FINANCING SENSORY SPACES

AT HOME

Sarah Weirich Embracing the Spectrum

Before (2016) & After (2021)

Steps for Creating a Sensory Space

Identify the needs of the person using the

space

Goals of the sensory space: calm down or active area (or

combination)

Selecting equipment to help

meet the goals

Getting Started with Grant Writing

? Write down 3-5 sensory tools you could use for a small sensory room space and up to 15-20 for a larger sensory space.

? Consider focusing on 12 higher ticket items, if your budget allows.

Make the Dream List

? Order sensory catalogs from the main sensory producers: Southpaw Enterprises, Flaghouse, eSpecial Needs, Special Needs Toys, Fun and Function, Tumble Trak, etc.

? Go to as many science and children's museums as possible.

? Investigate gaming culture and furniture ideas.

Get Organized

? List name of the grant ? List deadline ? List amount they will

fund ? List what they will fund

(and sometimes what they won't) ? List website ? List outcome

Follow Directions!

Typically, 70% of grants are tossed aside because they didn't follow the directions!

Pay close attention to the details of the grant. What do they cover? Equestrian therapy? OT? Sensory equipment? Summer camp?

Income-dependent or disability-based grant.

Do they require insurance?

Things to Keep Handy

Insurance Letter: receive a quote from the sensory equipment company and submit it to insurance. Can take up to a month so be aware of deadlines. Pro Tip: Be sure to ask for a discount from the vendor! The Rationale: paragraph on how this product will help the individual.

Pediatrician/OT letter of support.

Income Tax Records (redacted) for some grants if applicable.

List of how many grants you are looking at applying to.

Paragraph on your family story. Don't be afraid to get personal here!

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