Strengthening Snoezelen skills for educators and professionals supporting people with multiple disabilities.
Project Partners
Lead partner · Turin, Italy
Partner · Lyon, France
Artistic & sensory support
What is Snoezelen?
A multisensory approach creating specially adapted environments that engage the senses to improve communication and emotional well-being for people with multiple disabilities.
This project strengthens educator skills across Europe, bringing sensory experiences to life through artistic guidance and professional collaboration.
Project Objectives
Snoezelen Training
Comprehensive training on sensory therapy techniques and practical applications for educators.
Collaborative Sessions
Share strategies and insights between European professionals and organizations.
Comprehensive Toolkit
Develop practical resources for sensory room setup and daily implementation.
Evaluation Framework
Measure impact and ensure continuous improvement through feedback mechanisms.
Expected Outcomes
Increased Understanding
Deep practical knowledge of Snoezelen methodology improving support for people with disabilities.
Strengthened Collaborations
European network of professionals united in innovative therapeutic practices.
Accessible Toolkits
Lasting resources for continuous professional development and improved support.
Target Groups
Direct Beneficiaries
Educators & Professionals
Main beneficiaries trained in cutting-edge Snoezelen techniques across three organizations.
People with Multiple Disabilities
End users benefiting from improved quality support and sensory experiences.
Indirect Beneficiaries
Families
Improved well-being and daily life through enhanced professional support.
Local Communities
Positive influence promoting greater inclusion and accessibility.
Project Timeline
DEC 2025 – MAR 2026
Phase 1: Preparation & Planning
Needs assessment, curriculum development, and partner coordination.
APR – JUL 2026
Phase 2: Training & Collaboration
Training days in Lyon, collaborative sessions, hands-on practice with sensory room setup.
AUG – DEC 2026
Phase 3: Toolkit & Evaluation
Toolkit development, practical implementation, evaluation, and results dissemination.
Strategic Alignment
Improving educator skills through evidence-based methodologies that create accessible, inclusive environments for people with multiple disabilities.
Creating holistic, sensory-rich environments that promote well-being, development, and the highest quality of care across European educational and training settings.
