A LIGHT and sound room to help adults with learning disabilities is to open at the Allensway Centre, in Thornaby.
The multi-sensory room uses light sources, coordinated with sounds, to help improve communication skills, aid relaxation and enhance all the senses.
The room cost £14,000. Cleveland Community Foundation contributed £2,000 towards the total.
The Allensway Centre, run by Stockton Borough Council's social services department, is a 100-place unit for adults with learning difficulties which offers a range of activities, including craftwork, woodcraft and candle making.
Two open days have been organised to show carers what the light and sound room offers, and groups can experience the new facility.
The open days are today and December 5, from 10am until noon and from 1.30pm to 3pm.
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