LEBANON Sounds, sights and smells are all important sensory receptors, but they can be overwhelming for people with disabilities. A new sensory garden in Lebanon aims to be a place of respite while also serving as an educational space for the Arc of Greater Boone County.

Jai Mathew is one of the clients who will benefit from the new space. She has a mild intellectual disability and takes pride in the Arc of Greater Boone Countys Cross Haven Sensory Garden. Some of her artwork currently hangs in the garden.

She has been a client with the Arc of Greater Boone County for seven years. The organization encouraged her to continue creating art and helped her turn it into more than a hobby. She said she is excited about the space because she can continue to share her art and help others express

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