Sensory Tent pals, Inc
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit focusing on securing a safe space for those with learning difficulties, developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, and neurodivergence at community events.
Upcoming Events
Sensory Tent Pals, Inc is not currently scheduled for any upcoming events. If you would like to see Sensory Tent Pals at your community event, email us at contact@sensorytentpals.org or contact your community event organizer to request us!
Past Events
City of Rowlett Juneteenth Block Party
Saturday, June 15, 2024
4100 Main Street
Rowlett, Texas
Downtown Rowlett Green
DEI Community Project Rowlett Chapter
Sweet Taste of Pride
Friday June 28, 2024
4100 Main Street
Rowlett, Texas
Downtown Rowlett Green
City of Rowlett
Fireworks on Main
Thursday July 4, 2024
5300 Main Street
Rowlett, Texas
Pecan Grove Park
What is a Sensory Tent?
The sensory tent is designed to combine a range of stimuli to help neurodivergent individuals engage their senses and provide a safe space for decompression from overstimulation during community events. The Sensory Tent includes lights, colors, textures, sounds, and sensory play objects within an environment that allows the individual using it to explore, decompress, and interact at events safely. Places of sensory help individuals with learning difficulties, developmental disabilities, and/or sensory impairments learn to interact with the world around them, while also providing a safe environment that builds up confidence and ability. This tent provides a judgement-free, non-threatening space where they can explore and decompress at their leisure.
From children to adults, the Sensory Tent is designed to encourage members of the community with learning difficulties, developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, and neurodivergence to participate in city events, while holding space and recognizing the need for accommodation. The Sensory Tent is another step to making the the world a more understanding and inclusive place.
Please note: the Sensory Tent in not a general area of play or a child care station. Parents are to be with their children at all times in the tent.
What We Provide:
Dedicated Space
We provide a privacy tent dedicated to users when overstimulation occurs
Emotional Support
We provide space where big emotions are safe for expression
Transitional Reward
We provide a space for parents to use as a reward for activity transition
Community Engagement
We provide a space for users to attend events while holding space for accomodation
Our Origination Story
The Sensory Tent was originally formed by Myranda with the support of the Rowlett Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission (RDEIC). As a mom of children with autism, Myranda identified an area for which She could provide accommodation. Incorporating personal experience and training, consulting with specialists in the field, and receiving support from the RDEIC, Myranda created and developed the Sensory Tent to be used at city events.
In October 2023, the Sensory Tent was piloted at the City of Rowlett Celebrate DiversCity. After receiving incredible response and feedback from the community, the City of Rowlett placed the Sensory Tent into their large event cadence.
In May 2024, the RDEIC was disbanded by the City of Rowlett. However, Myranda knew that her work with the Sensory Tent wasn’t complete. Thus, Sensory Tent Pals was formed.
Sensory Tent Pals, Inc was founded as a nonprofit and has received 501c3 determination. Since formation, Sensory Tent Pals continues to work with the City of Rowlett and other businesses/cities/non-profits in Rowlett and surrounding areas
Our Founders Board of Directors
President: Myranda Congi
Secretary: Kellie McKee
Treasurer: Kelly Aguirre
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