Multi-Sensory Environments for Special Populations - Webinar Archives
Thursday, January 26 2012 1 PM ET
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Multi-Sensory Environments for Special Populations discusses the history of Snoezelen and Multi-Sensory Environments (known as MSE’s) for children and adults with developmental, psychological, social, and physical disabilities and disorders, including adults suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The growth of these specialized environments in healthcare facilities throughout the world, including skilled nursing, assisted living, and specialized care facilities is reviewed, as well as the intended benefits of the MSE’s for special populations.
The theory and research which supports the use of MSE’s is explored. Specific design requirements, programming, space planning, general and specialized equipment and products intended for MSE environments is also discussed. A specific case study currently in development in Florida is highlighted with a brief discussion of the design features intended to be utilized.
About the Speaker(s):
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Brenda Weiss
Founder
Weiss Design Group
Brenda Weiss is a Florida Registered Interior Design and founder of Weiss Design Group, Inc., since 1994. Brenda holds three undergraduate degrees in Education, Psychology, and Interior Design from the University of Pennsylvania and Florida International University, and her M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling from Boston University. She also completed post-master’s work at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, receiving certifications in Hospital Interior Architecture.
Over the past twenty years, Brenda’s interior design career has focused on healthcare design, designing facilities within this sector of all types. Among her south Florida, Philadelphia and New Jersey projects are Mt. Sinai Hospital, Westchester General Hospital, Southern Winds Hospital, Victoria Hospital, University Hospital, and 3000 BC Spa. Her healthcare projects consist of ambulatory surgi-centers, psychiatric facilities, emergency and ICU departments, med-spas and wellness centers, dialysis units, acute care units, labor and delivery units, and assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.
