The Sensory Spaces & Supports (S3) Committee works to expand access to sensory environments and tools for Leeward CC students and employees. Supports are available in classrooms, counseling spaces, student-service areas, and dedicated sensory spaces. This distributed model helps normalize sensory support as part of everyday campus life.
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Sensory Spaces
Sensory Spaces
Sensory spaces can take several forms: dedicated spaces designed specifically for sensory support, integrated spaces that incorporate sensory features into areas with another primary purpose, and targeted spaces or offerings available at specific times or for particular groups.
Sensory Supports
Sensory Supports
Classroom Sensory Carts
Classroom Sensory Carts
Each semester, since Fall 2025, 10+ classroom sensory carts have been available each semester for instructors to use in their in-person classes.
Access the Classroom Sensory Cart Guide (Google Doc) to learn about the initative, review student and instructor feedback, and identify practical strategies for introducing sensory supports.
Counselor Sensory Kits
Counselor Sensory Kits
In Fall 2025, every in-person counselor received a kit with fidgets, coloring books, textured items, and calming tools designed for use by both themselves and students.
Learn more about the Counselor Sensory Kits (Google Doc).
S3 Committee Members
S3 Committee Members
Amy Amper
Counselor
Ashley Biddle
Psychology Instructor
Lexer Chou
Student Life and Student Services Coordinator
Junie Hayashi
Public Services Librarian
Lori Lum
Mental Health Professional
Lauren Lum Ho
Instructional Designer
Allan Nebrija
Disabilities Specialist
Leiʻala Okuda
He Loa Ke Aho Native Hawaiian Student Support Specialist
Erin Kanoelani Thompson
ICTL Coordinator
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