Kidstherapy Network

07/09/2025

New Sensory Room Open at EIA
A calming retreat for airport travellers in YEG

Our team at Associated Health Systems Inc. is happy to highlight our recent project partnership with Edmonton International Airport (EIA). Our experts consulted with the Passenger Experience team at EIA to help bring their vision to life. We installed:



Interactive panels for tactile, visual and auditory engagement.
A 5-foot-wide sensory pad to provide a safe and comfortable retreat.
A soothing visual experience with a time-lapsed video display of the Northern Lights.
Colour-changing benches for relaxing seating.


In addition to our medical-grade sensory equipment, the airport installed rows of aircraft seating to help travellers familiarize themselves with in-flight experience.



View this video to see the sensory room.

"The sensory room at YEG is an immersive space designed to support passengers with sensory sensitivities, including autism, anxiety and other cognitive or neurodivergent conditions. It offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling airport environment for passengers to unwind in a calm and tranquil setting.



The sensory room, developed in collaboration with Autism Edmonton, is located post-security in the Domestic-International Departures Lounge across from Gate 49." - Flyeia.com

https://youtu.be/I6aE3EW62Ns?si=DPStx-u7xPAeQ9TD

The Edmonton International Airport (Yeg) is hoping to make flying a little less stressful for neurodivergent travellers. CTV News Edmonton's Nicole Weisberg ...

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J.O.E. Jobs Opportunities Enterprise wishes to extend our most sincere thanks and appreciation to the Waterloo Wellington Autism Society, Founders Elizabeth & Gerry Bloomfield, Moira & Roger Hollingsworth, the Board of Directors, and all the good people who chose J.O.E. as recipient of this wonderful gift!

J.O.E will continue to provide excellent job-ready training and in-person paid employment opportunities, as we enhance and enrich our work, on behalf of young adults living with developmental disabilities.

Thank you!

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Thanks for sharing! My kids are all grown but the rocks have stayed behind…😳

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Those who know me know that I love a little boy with some pretty hefty challenges- one of which has been acquiring the timing and sequencing skills to speak clearly and with the same rhythm and stress patterns of his peers. Even today, apraxia of speech resonates within Ryan’s speech.

Today is - a day devoted to celebrating all of the children on the same journey as my boy. Whether having just received their diagnosis or (like us) well on their way in this apraxia journey, there is an entire community built around supporting our children.

To our - a huge thank you for your support over the past year. We are here because of your support! To all of the moms and dads new to this journey- we are here to support you and celebrate your child’s achievements with the deepest of understanding.

To thank you for funding the research, training the SLPs, building the community, and spreading the word. You are helping to build an awareness and support system that is changing the way many of our children will navigate this journey.

Here’s to our tiny heroes facing some mighty challenges! We are with you, beside you, working to help you find your voice 💙 Happy Apraxia Awareness Day.

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