Congratulations to St. Michael's House and KPMG who WON  in last nights Allianz Business to Arts Awards in the Best Creative Staff Engagement category for Multi-Sensory Stories.

Winning projects demonstrate that working together these sometimes-diverse worlds can come together to create brilliant art, unforgettable experiences and long held memories which enhance, rather than diminish, the character and reputation of all involved.

KPMG nominated St. Michael's House for their work with their award-winning Multi-Sensory Story project led by Home Teachers, Mairead Naughton, Marie Nolan, the Home Teaching Department and supported by the Fundraising Office.

The Multi Sensory Stories concept was developed by St. Michael’s House Home Teachers and funded by KPMG through the Fundraising Office in 2013.

The Multi Sensory Stories was a new initiative product stemming out of the need to improve the quality of story time of children in St. Michael’s House. Like all children they greatly enjoy a story for fantasy and enchantment. However, some of our profound intellectual disability children are more intrigued by a new type of story – a sensory story.

This project ensures that ALL children with complex medical needs, severe and profound intellectual disabilities can benefit from children’s stories.

The sensory story is a simple story of seven sentences. Each sentence carries a different sensory experience for the child. To bring it to life the story is accompanied by props to touch, taste, smell, hear and see. Some simple technology like touch buttons, for sound are included in the box.The Allianz Business to Arts Awards have recognised businesses, artists and arts organisations that develop creative partnerships, bringing the arts and artists into mutually beneficial relationships across society.

Many Congratulations to Mairead and Marie, the Home Teaching Department and the Fundraising Office.

For more information please contact Fundraising at fundraising@smh.ie or calling (01) 8840345