Mobile Sensory Unit | Caiden's Corner
🌊 Why This Matters

Families Are Being
Left Out

Loud noise, bright lights, crowds, and unpredictable environments trigger sensory overload for many autistic children — turning everyday events into impossible ones. Families leave early. Children feel unsafe. Siblings miss out.

Hancock County has zero mobile sensory resources. Families must travel long distances or go entirely without. We're changing that — bringing calm directly to the communities that need it most.

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    Schools, libraries, parks & community events — we come to them
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    Rural families who can't travel to programs or clinics
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    First responders & community events — a ready calm-down space on-site
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    Zero other mobile units serving our region — this is a first
Mobile Sensory Unit bringing therapy to autism families across the Gulf Coast
Launching
June 2026
✨ Inside the Unit

Five Zones Built
for Regulation

A therapeutic-grade environment designed using sensory integration best practices — with a dedicated zone for every need and every child.

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Entry + Decompression
Soft lighting, visual rules, and a headphone station to ease the transition inside.
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Visual Calm
Bubble tube, fiber optic curtain, projected visuals, and beanbags for visual regulation.
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Tactile + Movement
Soft play blocks, sensory wall panels, crash pad, and textured surfaces.
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Reset + Quiet
Cocoon chair, weighted blankets, privacy curtain, and sound-dampening for deep calm.
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Storage + Staff Area
Locking cabinets, fold-down desk, rolling carts, and charging station — keeping operations smooth so staff can focus on families.
Interior sensory zones inside the Mobile Sensory Unit
Inside
5 Zones
🔧 In Progress

We're Already
in Motion

Thanks to generous donations of materials, equipment, and volunteer labor — the foundation is already set. Community donations finish the job.

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24-foot enclosed trailer — secured and ready for build-out
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Flooring — donated
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Mini-split air conditioning — secured
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Interior layout & design plan — complete
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Build labor — covered by volunteer support

Three Phases to Launch

1

Interior Build-Out

Walls, cabinets, electrical, and lighting infrastructure throughout the trailer.

2

Sensory Equipment

Bubble tube, fiber optics, soft play elements, and interactive sensory wall panels.

3

Testing & Launch

Safety checks, protocol development, staff orientation, and community debut in June.

Building progress on the Caiden's Corner Mobile Sensory Unit
Status
In Progress
💰 What Your Gift Covers

Every Dollar Goes
Inside the Unit

Donated labor and materials have reduced our goal significantly. Here's exactly what community donations still need to fund.

$4K–$8K
Interior Build & Finish
  • Divider wall materials
  • Built-in cabinets
  • Staff desk + mounts
  • Electrical & fixed lighting
  • Labor already covered ✓
$4K–$10K
Sensory Equipment
  • Bubble tube + base
  • Interactive sensory wall panels
  • LED visuals & projections
  • Soft play items
$2K–$5K
Accessibility & Safety
  • ADA ramp & rear entry mods
  • Handrails
  • Exterior awning
  • Safety lighting
$10K
Power & Operations
  • Generator or shore power
  • Safety cords & surge protection
  • Storage & cleaning supplies
$7K
Exterior Build
  • Exterior wrap & branding
  • Exterior lighting
  • Awning & shade structure
  • Signage & wayfinding
$50,000
Total funding goal — reduced thanks to donated materials, equipment, and volunteer labor from our community partners.
Every dollar donated goes directly into the Mobile Sensory Unit build
Goal
$50K
💛 Name on the Wall

Friends of
Caiden's Corner

You don't have to give hundreds to be part of this. For $25 or more, your name — or the name of someone you love — goes permanently on the wall inside the Mobile Sensory Unit.

Every family who steps inside will be surrounded by the names of the people who made that space possible. That's you.

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    Your name permanently on the wall inside the unit for its lifetime
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    Dedicate it to someone — a child, a family member, or in memory of a loved one
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    Listed on our website as a Friend of Caiden's Corner
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    Tax-deductible — 501(c)(3) · EIN 33-2067229
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    Give more and give in honor of multiple people — every name counts
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🏠
Built by the Village

A preview of what the wall inside the unit might look like

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This wall is waiting for you.
Be the first to add your name — or someone you love — and help us fill this wall with the people who built something extraordinary for Gulf Coast families.
[ Your name here ]
$25+
to add your name — or someone you love — permanently to the wall
Names are permanent for the lifetime of the Mobile Sensory Unit. Dedications (in memory of / in honor of) are always welcome.
🎬 See the Vision

Watch Our
Concept Video

See exactly what we're building — and why it matters for every family on the Gulf Coast.

🤝 How to Help

Three Ways to
Make It Real

Option 01
Make a Donation
Contribute any amount toward the overall build. Every dollar goes directly into materials, equipment, and safety features. Donate $25+ and your name goes on the wall.
Option 02
Become a Sponsor
Sponsor a zone inside the unit — Entry, Visual Calm, Tactile & Movement, Reset & Quiet, or the Staff Area. Your name or business lives inside the unit permanently.
Become a Sponsor →
Option 03
Amazon Wish List
Purchase specific items directly from our curated Amazon supply list. Every item goes straight into the build — you can see exactly what you're giving.
View the List →
Donate Directly

100% of your donation goes directly into the build. Donate $25 or more and your name goes on the wall.

100%
Of your gift goes directly into the build
$25+
Gets your name permanently on the wall
501c3
EIN 33-2067229 · Tax deductible
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