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- On Monday, May 5, 2025, the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau provided 100 sensory kits to The Corner Room in State College, supporting the expansion of a local program dedicated to creating more inclusive environments.
- This event occurred through a partnership with the Acres Project to increase accessibility for neurodiverse individuals across Centre County venues.
- Each kit includes earmuffs, a coloring book, Play-Doh, and fidget toys designed to reduce anxiety and manage sensory overload in public settings.
- HVAB President Fritz Smith expressed strong support for the Acres Project’s important efforts to assist neurodivergent individuals, while founder Bellamarie Bregar emphasized that the sensory comfort kits help families manage sensory overload and prevent meltdowns.
- The initiative aims to foster a welcoming community, with kits available at visitor centers and participating businesses recognized by window clings to support inclusion.
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