BOV supports multi-sensory room upgrade

Bank of Valletta has supported the upgrading of the Multi Sensory Dark Room at Inspire’s Therapeutic Centre in Marsascala.

Multi Sensory Theatres are specifically designed environments, which enable people with special needs to enjoy a broad range of sensory experiences for therapy, learning, relaxation and fun. The concept is to create events which focus on particular senses such as touch, vision, sound, smell, taste and movement.

Nathan Farrugia, CEO at Inspire described the functions of the Multi Sensory Dark Room to Kenneth Micallef, Head CEO’s Office at Bank of Valletta during a visit to Inspire.

“The dark room, as implied by the name, has black ceilings, walls and flooring. This  enables images to be presented with maximum definition and with minimal distraction,” explained Inspire’s CEO. “This space is ideal for visual stimulation through the use of projections, ultraviolet lights and fibre optic sprays.”

“In our everyday life, we are constantly bombarded with too much stimulation, which we learn to manage,” continued Mr. Farrugia. “On the other hand, a child suffering from autism encounters problems in managing these inputs. The use of specialist environments, such as a dark room, make it possible for our practitioners to isolate and control the different sensory inputs that the child is subjected to.”

“It is incredibly rewarding to witness the positive impact that these Multi Sensory Rooms have on children undergoing therapy,” commented Kenneth Micallef. “We are convinced that the Bank’s investment in this project will reap its benefits by widening the reach of the therapeutic services provided by Inspire.”