How Inclusive and Immersive Spaces Can Transform the Lives of Children With Disabilities

Inclusive and immersive spaces transform children’s lives by fostering imagination, emotional well-being, autonomy, and confidence through sensory-rich environments designed to encourage exploration, inclusion, and dignity for children with disabilities.

The Power of Inclusive and Immersive Environments

Inclusive spaces are intentionally designed to welcome children with disabilities, enabling participation, stimulation, and emotional safety through thoughtful architecture and immersive experiences.

Imagination and Sensory Experience as Development Tools

Immersive environments inspired by storytelling and fantasy stimulate the senses, support emotional development, and allow children to explore, play, and learn in engaging ways.

Le Village des Enfants Extra-Ordinaires: A Model of Inclusion

Located in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Le Village des Enfants Extra-Ordinaires offers themed rooms inspired by fairytale universes, creating a unique space where children with disabilities can dream and thrive.

Designing for Dignity, Autonomy, and Well-Being

By prioritizing dignity and autonomy, inclusive spaces help children build confidence, express themselves, and experience joy beyond medical or therapeutic settings.

Insights From daphni’s Movers & Shakers Podcast

In this Movers & Shakers episode, Jérôme Stioui, co-founder of Le Village des Enfants Extra-Ordinaires, shares the vision, journey, and impact behind this inclusive and immersive project, supported by daphni’s Rainbow endowment fund.