#inclusivespaces — Public Fediverse posts
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How to Make a #SensoryGarden—the Landscaping Trend That Engages All 5 Senses
The growing trend is designed to help you #ConnectWithNature and practice #mindfulness.
Madeline Buiano, May 9, 2025
Excerpt: "Benefits of a Sensory Garden
Gardens are always beautiful, but there are many reasons why sensory gardens are specifically beneficial for the body, mind, and soul, including the following:
- #Accessibility: Everyone can enjoy a sensory garden. 'Equally, people with #disabilities can benefit from a range of sensory opportunities,' says Rebecca Lane, arboretum supervisor at #KewGardens. 'Visually impaired people, for example, can explore through touch, smell, and sound.' People with hearing impairments can enjoy the space through touch, smell, and taste.
- Mindfulness: The elements of a sensory garden help people practice the principles of mindfulness. 'The sense of touch sends a signal to the brain and nervous system, and we focus on feeling,' says Langelo. 'We start feeling in the present. We focus on a particular plant, and that becomes our world at present. This is mindfulness. It is a state of being present.'
- Stress and anxiety relief: 'In helping to awaken all five senses, these gardens reduce stress and anxiety for any individual and allow the individual to focus more clearly on their environment, which is the sacred space within the garden,' says Langelo."Learn more:
https://www.marthastewart.com/sensory-garden-8403999#SolarPunkSunday #InclusiveSpaces
#SensoryFriendlyGardens #Inclusivity #SpendTimeInNature #NatureHeals #AccessibleGreenSpaces -
How to Make a #SensoryGarden—the Landscaping Trend That Engages All 5 Senses
The growing trend is designed to help you #ConnectWithNature and practice #mindfulness.
Madeline Buiano, May 9, 2025
Excerpt: "Benefits of a Sensory Garden
Gardens are always beautiful, but there are many reasons why sensory gardens are specifically beneficial for the body, mind, and soul, including the following:
- #Accessibility: Everyone can enjoy a sensory garden. 'Equally, people with #disabilities can benefit from a range of sensory opportunities,' says Rebecca Lane, arboretum supervisor at #KewGardens. 'Visually impaired people, for example, can explore through touch, smell, and sound.' People with hearing impairments can enjoy the space through touch, smell, and taste.
- Mindfulness: The elements of a sensory garden help people practice the principles of mindfulness. 'The sense of touch sends a signal to the brain and nervous system, and we focus on feeling,' says Langelo. 'We start feeling in the present. We focus on a particular plant, and that becomes our world at present. This is mindfulness. It is a state of being present.'
- Stress and anxiety relief: 'In helping to awaken all five senses, these gardens reduce stress and anxiety for any individual and allow the individual to focus more clearly on their environment, which is the sacred space within the garden,' says Langelo."Learn more:
https://www.marthastewart.com/sensory-garden-8403999#SolarPunkSunday #InclusiveSpaces
#SensoryFriendlyGardens #Inclusivity #SpendTimeInNature #NatureHeals #AccessibleGreenSpaces -
Creating #SensoryGardens for #Neurodiverse Individuals: A Guide to #Inclusive #OutdoorSpaces
By Elena, Sep 23, 2025
"Imagine a #garden that doesn’t just ask to be looked at, but to be felt. A place where the rustle of leaves is a gentle song, the scent of #lavender is a calming blanket, and the texture of smooth river stones is a quiet anchor. This is the essence of a #SensoryGarden designed for #neurodiverse individuals—a space that understands that we all experience the world in beautifully different ways.
"#Neurodiversity is the idea that variations in brain function—like #autism, #ADHD, #dyslexia, and others—are natural, human variations. Not deficits. And for many neurodiverse people, sensory processing is a key part of that experience. Some folks are #hypersensitive, where a buzzing bee can feel overwhelming. Others are #hyposensitive, seeking out #IntenseSensoryInput to feel regulated. A well-designed sensory garden caters to this entire spectrum, creating a sanctuary that can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and simply provide a much-needed refuge from an #overstimulating world."
Learn more:
https://simplegardeningideas.com/creating-sensory-gardens-for-neurodiverse-individuals/#SolarPunkSunday #InclusiveSpaces #SensoryFriendlyGardens #Inclusivity #SpendTimeInNature #NatureHeals #AccessibleGreenSpaces
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Creating #SensoryGardens for #Neurodiverse Individuals: A Guide to #Inclusive #OutdoorSpaces
By Elena, Sep 23, 2025
"Imagine a #garden that doesn’t just ask to be looked at, but to be felt. A place where the rustle of leaves is a gentle song, the scent of #lavender is a calming blanket, and the texture of smooth river stones is a quiet anchor. This is the essence of a #SensoryGarden designed for #neurodiverse individuals—a space that understands that we all experience the world in beautifully different ways.
"#Neurodiversity is the idea that variations in brain function—like #autism, #ADHD, #dyslexia, and others—are natural, human variations. Not deficits. And for many neurodiverse people, sensory processing is a key part of that experience. Some folks are #hypersensitive, where a buzzing bee can feel overwhelming. Others are #hyposensitive, seeking out #IntenseSensoryInput to feel regulated. A well-designed sensory garden caters to this entire spectrum, creating a sanctuary that can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and simply provide a much-needed refuge from an #overstimulating world."
Learn more:
https://simplegardeningideas.com/creating-sensory-gardens-for-neurodiverse-individuals/#SolarPunkSunday #InclusiveSpaces #SensoryFriendlyGardens #Inclusivity #SpendTimeInNature #NatureHeals #AccessibleGreenSpaces
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Research - “Connecting people and the Earth”: the occupational experience of people with different capabilities participating in an #inclusive horticultural social enterprise
"This thesis examines how a #gardening-based social enterprise helps people of all abilities by providing #MeaningfulWork, #SocialConnections, and a #Sense fBelonging. While it highlights the benefits of inclusion and community participation, it also points out challenges like funding and governance that need to be addressed for long-term success.
“This thesis explores how an inclusive horticultural social enterprise supports individuals with diverse abilities by providing meaningful work, social connections, and engagement with #nature. Using participatory action research and ethnographic methods, the study examines themes of inclusion, choice, and community participation. Findings highlight both the benefits and challenges of such initiatives, including governance issues and the need to balance social care with financial #sustainability.
"The research suggests that #GreenCare social enterprises can help address social exclusion by reducing barriers to participation and fostering #resilience. However, structural and policy changes are necessary to fully integrate these initiatives into broader social and health care systems. The study advocates for more inclusive, community-based approaches that empower individuals while maintaining ethical and environmental sustainability.”
#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GreenSpaces #InclusiveSpaces #SpendTimeInNature #AccessiblePlaces #BuildingCommunity #AccessibleGardens
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Research - “Connecting people and the Earth”: the occupational experience of people with different capabilities participating in an #inclusive horticultural social enterprise
"This thesis examines how a #gardening-based social enterprise helps people of all abilities by providing #MeaningfulWork, #SocialConnections, and a #Sense fBelonging. While it highlights the benefits of inclusion and community participation, it also points out challenges like funding and governance that need to be addressed for long-term success.
“This thesis explores how an inclusive horticultural social enterprise supports individuals with diverse abilities by providing meaningful work, social connections, and engagement with #nature. Using participatory action research and ethnographic methods, the study examines themes of inclusion, choice, and community participation. Findings highlight both the benefits and challenges of such initiatives, including governance issues and the need to balance social care with financial #sustainability.
"The research suggests that #GreenCare social enterprises can help address social exclusion by reducing barriers to participation and fostering #resilience. However, structural and policy changes are necessary to fully integrate these initiatives into broader social and health care systems. The study advocates for more inclusive, community-based approaches that empower individuals while maintaining ethical and environmental sustainability.”
#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GreenSpaces #InclusiveSpaces #SpendTimeInNature #AccessiblePlaces #BuildingCommunity #AccessibleGardens
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We host small, private communities for niche groups where Kindness, Respect and Inclusivity are central. 📻🎮♾️🏳️🌈🎶🚀
#NewWebsite #CommunityFirst #InclusiveSpaces #PositiveVibes #SafeHaven #GeekLife #AutismCommunity #NicheGroups #KindnessMatters #SmallCommunities #SupportiveEnvironment #PrivateGroups #OnlineCommunity #SafeSpace #InclusiveCommunity #PositiveOnlineSpace
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We host small, private communities for niche groups where Kindness, Respect and Inclusivity are central. 📻🎮♾️🏳️🌈🎶🚀
#NewWebsite #CommunityFirst #InclusiveSpaces #PositiveVibes #SafeHaven #GeekLife #AutismCommunity #NicheGroups #KindnessMatters #SmallCommunities #SupportiveEnvironment #PrivateGroups #OnlineCommunity #SafeSpace #InclusiveCommunity #PositiveOnlineSpace
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How To Go #BackToSchool #Inclusively
With #diversity and #inclusion issues dominating the news cycle, many #parents, #caregivers and #educators are wondering how to create #inclusivespaces and continue inclusive #conversations with #young people this back to school season.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Education #GayKids #TransKids #Educators #Parents #Allies #Representation #Culture
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How To Go #BackToSchool #Inclusively
With #diversity and #inclusion issues dominating the news cycle, many #parents, #caregivers and #educators are wondering how to create #inclusivespaces and continue inclusive #conversations with #young people this back to school season.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Education #GayKids #TransKids #Educators #Parents #Allies #Representation #Culture
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It’s fitting that a celebration of #UndergroundNightlife in #HoChiMinhCity also called #Saigon was also, by extension, a celebration of its #queer community. After all, in #Vietnam - a historically conservative country, it makes sense that it's those most #marginalized who are pushing the boundaries of music & art, creating #InclusiveSpaces for expression.
https://www.papermag.com/saigon-nightlife-queer-underground-2660284584.html#rebelltitem23
#AsianMastodon #LGBTQ #AsianLGBTQ #VietnameseLGBTQ #AsianQueerCommunity #SupportLGBTQ #SaferSpaces