New Sensory Room Opens at Omagh Leisure Complex

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recently launched a new Sensory Room at Omagh Leisure Complex offering a space of calm, interaction, and inclusion for all. The Sensory Room officially opened on Thursday, 28 November 2024 and is now available to book by members of the public.

The Sensory Room provides a safe, calming, and interactive environment for children of all ages and abilities. It offers an array of state-of-the-art sensory equipment, including Bubble Tubes and Fiber Optic Tails with colour-changing features, Sensory Floor Tiles, a Sequin Board, an Infinity Mirror with lights and music, calming video projections and more.
This exciting addition reinforces the Council’s ongoing commitment to making its facilities as accessible and inclusive as possible for all members of the community. Funding for this project was partly provided by the Department for Communities (DfC) through its Access and Inclusion Programme. DfC’s Access and Inclusion Programme provided grants, through Councils and the NI Museums Council, aimed at promoting a more inclusive society by improving accessibility at arts, cultural and active recreation venues for people with disabilities.

Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor John McClaughry said,

“Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is proud to promote accessibility and inclusivity across all our services and facilities. The Sensory Room at Omagh Leisure Complex is a fantastic new addition for families, providing a calm, engaging space.
The room is designed to help children self-regulate while improving their visual, auditory, and tactile processing. It is also a welcoming space for adults seeking relaxation or an escape from stress. I encourage everyone who would benefit from this facility to take full advantage of it.”

Sessions last for 45 minutes and start on the hour. Use of the Sensory Room is free for Household Membership holders. All bookings are private, ensuring exclusive use of the space during the session. A 15-minute interval between bookings allows staff to prepare the room for the next group.

To book the Sensory Room at Omagh Leisure Complex, telephone reception directly on 02882 246711. More information is available  here.