The Nesting Place

The Nesting Place

FGCU's first sensory room where all are welcome to be a part of GIDDI.

Sensory rooms have been shown to improve focus, enhance learning, and relief stress.

Sign In

Want to book your spot at The Nesting Place? Just click the link and sign up—easy peasy!

Sign In Here

Leave a Review

Enjoyed your time with us? We’d love to hear how we can make your next visit even more relaxing. Share your thoughts and help us create the perfect Nesting Place!

Leave a Review

The Nesting Place offers:

  • Seating

    Toggle More Info
  • Fidget Toys

    Toggle More Info
  • Natural Sensory Items

    Toggle More Info
  • Sound

    Toggle More Info
  • Art

    Toggle More Info
  • Light

    Toggle More Info
  • Pillows and Blankets

    Toggle More Info

Why Have The Nesting Place?

Sensory rooms were initially used to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). However research has shown that many people benefit from it's use. Multiple business settings from corporations, schools, and hospitals have adopted the use of sensory rooms in their workplace. Sensory Rooms offer a place for individuals to relax and feel welcomed within there community and offer a space for individuals who may feel overstimulated in there environment (Bell, 2019). The Nesting Place was developed  to offer a place on the FGCU campus for our students, staff and faculty to come to relax and feel at piece in our Nest. 

References:

Bell, B. (2019, April 25). Sensory Rooms: The Complete Guide. Enabling Devices. https://enablingdevices.com/blog/benefits-sensory-rooms-special-needs/#:~:text=Sensory%20rooms%20are%20a%20place

Contact Us

The Nesting Place

Open: Monday-Friday

Hours of Operation: 10am-5pm

Golisano Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Initiative

10501 FGCU Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33965

Phone: (239) 745-4272
Email: giddi@fgcu.edu