NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER’S NEW ROOM

A small grant, a good idea and a little creativity created positive experiences for Abilities First Day Habilitation program participants. A staff member at the Plaza Neighborhood Center had suggested converting a small, unused room into a sensory room and Abilities First Director of Development JoAnn Parker immediately set the project in motion. 

The organization”™s Director of Grants Marcy Handler secured a $3,000 award from Ulster Savings Bank to fund a space where individuals could take a break from the hectic activities of Day Hab and find a moment of respite and calmness. Plaza Neighborhood Center staff transformed the room with space-themed decorations to create a truly “out-of-this-world” experience.