LET’S was contacted by the City of Coquitlam Community Services Coordinator, with the portfolio of Inclusion (children’s programs/camps). They enquired about our workshops and the services that we offer.
The Coordinator invited LET’S to table at the Coquitlam AccessAbility Resource Fair. Their Community Services team held the 1st fair last year at Maillardville Community Centre. The free resource fair is in celebration of National AccessAbility Week. It is an opportunity to learn about the City of Coquitlam’s accessible programming options, local agencies, and nonprofits. Additionally, City staff will be onsite to share resources and offer opportunities for residents to check out programs and services available for the community.
(Stim toys, stuffed animals, colouring pages, and
LET’S low sensory space brochure.)
LET’S had a booth to promote our organization and a low sensory space. There wasn’t a large turnout but those who did come were very interested in learning more from the various service providers. The slow times also gave an opportunity for service providers to talk to one another and learn about the various programs and support that are offered in Coquitlam. We talked to several groups about the launch of our upcoming service of sensory item kits. We spoke with a person who runs camps in the summer for students. They said they would love to be able to buy sensory kits, particularly as we will be employing only neurodivergent folks. It’s a win-win. We hope to further this discussion when the service launches in September.