── Major Projects

Fondation Philou has initiated several large-scale projects that, thanks to our donors, transform and shape the daily lives of the young polyimpaired people who attend the Centre. Here are a few of them:

Snoezelen, a world to discover

The multi-sensory room has been completely renovated with some of the most modern equipment in Quebec. Thanks to a donation from La Fondation immobilière de Montréal pour les jeunes (FIMJ), Centre Philou offers the benefits of the Snoezelen approach.

Combined, the Dutch words “to feel” and “to sleep” give Snoezelen, a non-directive and empathetic approach that allows total sensory exploration. The fun, relaxing and safe environment of the sensory room is an opportunity for children to explore a new autonomy considering that they are totally dependent on others on a daily basis. In addition to being beneficial to cognitive and motor development, the Snoezelen approach helps to strengthen the bond of trust between the young person and his or her caregiver.