presenting cheque to Renuka Harrigan
Last week the Anguilla Craft Group donated US$2,500 to the Arijah Children’s Foundation for equipment for the development of a sensory room. Renuka Harrigan received the cheque, along with her daughter Arijah. She expressed sincere thanks to the Craft Group for their kindness and support over the years.
The Foundation envisions the sensory room to be available for a summer camp at Branches of Learning, used in residential locations and in government special education classes during the school year.
The sensory room is a pleasant environment, cognitive and physically accessible, specially designed for developing senses and controlling sensory stimulation. The activities offer their users a totally immersive experience through the activation of the different elements such as lighting, music, objects, images, textures, sounds, vibration, and more, specially created and set for reaching specific therapeutic purposes.
The Arijah Foundation is currently in partnership with a number of organisations in Anguilla such as the Autism Society, Branches of Learning, the Government of Anguilla and private families and visitors.
The Anguilla Craft Group is a group of ladies who meet each week and produce many items. They are sold at local fairs and businesses and all profits are donated back to the community.
A spokesperson for the group said that they are pleased once again to provide funds to the Arijah Foundation that does such good work in helping children with special challenges.
