An interesting visit was arranged for the Sociology elective students to Bal Kalyan Sanstha Pune in early february '13. Founded in 1979, it is a recreational and cultural centre for all types of differently abled children. More than 1000 students from different parts of the city visit this centre for after school activities. Many activities and programs ranging from arts to sports are provided and taught by qualified instructors and coaches. The group of architecture students were exposed to a plethora of factors that need to be considered while keeping in mind differently abled children. It was a learning to see how materials, colours, textures, sound, light and aroma can be used to design multisensory spaces for kids. The highlight was the sensory garden developed by the rotary club at the centre, which provides a sensory diet for the children to enhance their underdeveloped skills. The students also understood the importance of providing choices and flexibility in their designed spaces.
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