[Bringing Universal Acoustic Design to Society] Free Lending of 'Calm Down Boxes' for Those Suffering from Hyperacusis and Panic! Continuing Due to Popular Demand!
The International Sound Tuning Association is offering free rentals of 'Calm Down Boxes' for individuals with hyperacusis. Equipped with special sound-absorbing materials, these boxes create a quiet space, receiving high praise from schools and welfare facilities.
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The International Sound Tuning Association (Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Manabu Fukushima; hereinafter 'the Association') promotes the 'Universal Acoustic Design Project', aiming to improve the quality of life through the adjustment of acoustic environments. As a core initiative, we are continuing the free lending program of 'Calm Down Boxes', which provide a safe and calming space for individuals with characteristics such as hyperacusis and developmental disorders. We have received numerous joyful testimonials from educational institutions and welfare facilities nationwide.
## What is a 'Calm Down Box'?: Designing the 'Silence' of Sound
The Calm Down Box is a private space equipped internally with special materials (sound-tuning materials) designed to reduce visual and auditory stimuli.
- Acoustic Barrier-Free: Built into the box is a special material (sound-tuning material) that absorbs high-frequency sounds and noises that adults typically cannot hear.
- Unique Sense of Security: It provides a space so quiet and calming that users often say, 'It calms me down' and 'I want to stay in here forever.'
- Diverse Applications: It is utilized not only as a place for cooling down and preventing panic but also as a 'concentration space' for focused learning and reading.
## 'Voices of Joy' from Users and Administrators
To date, it has been utilized in numerous facilities including Kawasaki Municipal Tajima Support School, Toshima Ward Ikebukuro Elementary School, and the Shimada Medical Center, garnering many joyful voices from both users (children/students) and administrators (teachers/staff).
Voices of Users:
- 'Even when I am frustrated, my mind immediately calms down when I go inside.'
- 'Because I don't hear unpleasant sounds, I can enter my own world and feel relaxed.'
Voices of Administrators:
- 'Children find it easier to control their emotions. Installing it has led to a sense of security.'
- 'Staff members also tried it and felt that the pressure on the ears decreased, making the head feel lighter. We realized the importance of acoustic environmental care.'
- 'Because it is lightweight and easy to move, it is highly convenient to relocate it according to our activities.'
## Continuation of the Free Lending Program and Future Outlook
The Association's mission is 'to create a society where everyone can live a richer life through the adjustment of acoustic environments'. Utilizing allocation funds from the Tokyo Community Chest, we are currently continuing our efforts in schools, after-school
## What is a 'Calm Down Box'?: Designing the 'Silence' of Sound
The Calm Down Box is a private space equipped internally with special materials (sound-tuning materials) designed to reduce visual and auditory stimuli.
- Acoustic Barrier-Free: Built into the box is a special material (sound-tuning material) that absorbs high-frequency sounds and noises that adults typically cannot hear.
- Unique Sense of Security: It provides a space so quiet and calming that users often say, 'It calms me down' and 'I want to stay in here forever.'
- Diverse Applications: It is utilized not only as a place for cooling down and preventing panic but also as a 'concentration space' for focused learning and reading.
## 'Voices of Joy' from Users and Administrators
To date, it has been utilized in numerous facilities including Kawasaki Municipal Tajima Support School, Toshima Ward Ikebukuro Elementary School, and the Shimada Medical Center, garnering many joyful voices from both users (children/students) and administrators (teachers/staff).
Voices of Users:
- 'Even when I am frustrated, my mind immediately calms down when I go inside.'
- 'Because I don't hear unpleasant sounds, I can enter my own world and feel relaxed.'
Voices of Administrators:
- 'Children find it easier to control their emotions. Installing it has led to a sense of security.'
- 'Staff members also tried it and felt that the pressure on the ears decreased, making the head feel lighter. We realized the importance of acoustic environmental care.'
- 'Because it is lightweight and easy to move, it is highly convenient to relocate it according to our activities.'
## Continuation of the Free Lending Program and Future Outlook
The Association's mission is 'to create a society where everyone can live a richer life through the adjustment of acoustic environments'. Utilizing allocation funds from the Tokyo Community Chest, we are currently continuing our efforts in schools, after-school