SafeSpace is a unique app for Android and iOS mobile devices, providing immediate access to a sensory room experience wherever and whenever it is required.
The software has been designed to benefit children and young people with autism, learning and developmental issues or other neurological and emotional conditions; providing a solution whereby traditional methods of stimulation and support have been augmented and transformed like never before.
Aims
We have created SafeSpace in order to:
Reduce the impact of Autism by addressing the sensory issues of children and young people; making huge improvements to a child’s quality of life and overall well-being.
Provide children and young people with Autism improved access to education, enhancing independent functioning skills and coping mechanisms.
Increase children and young people’s ability to self-regulate and manage their behaviour; significantly strengthening participation within education, family life, local community and society.
Improve children and young people’s mental health through reducing levels of anxiety and distress associated with sensory issues.
Features
Users can immerse themselves in the following areas:
Main Hub
The central location for the user, each of the different sensory and emotion spaces are available from this unique area.
Observation Deck
The observation deck aims to replicate the effects of a projector and contains a fully animated exterior landscape with animated flora and fauna.
Power Generator
Animated LED strips are located throughout this area in every direction, immersing users in a field of lights, sound and motion.
Boiler Room
This area combines mechanical motion with colour and steam effects to provide multiple elements of stimuli to the user from a single location.
Bubble Fountain
A fully animated bubble fountain provides a deep sensory experience for the user; here, the calming effects of bubble-tube therapy are provided on a grand scale.
Emotion Portals
The emotion portals allow users to navigate to specific spaces easily, and in a way that encourages exploration. With four distinct environments to choose from, users are able to choose a space that meets their immediate needs, with calm, angry, happy and sad locations available.
Emotional Support
Four unique locations have also been created to immerse users into environments that reflect and meet their immediate emotional needs; with easy access via a portal to and from the main sensory space location.
Living Forest
A place for users to connect with nature in a space filled with movement, light and atmosphere.
Fire Cave
A dynamic and energy-filled space providing stimulation and action.
Zen Garden
A calm and contemplative space for users to reflect and relax.
Ice Plateau
A sombre and melancholy space with slow movement providing a space for users to reminisce or deliberate.
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Access
We want everyone to be able to access SafeSpace. That is why we have included both 360 degree and VR functionality; using a mobile VR headset will provide the user with a much more immersive experience, however the software can also be used in combination with device accelerometers and gyroscopes in a 360 degree mode.
SafeSpace is available for a wide range of Android and iOS mobile smartphone and tablet devices.
360-degree Mode
Launching SafeSpace in 360 degree mode will allow users to look around and experience each area directly through a smartphone or tablet device.
Designed for times when a mobile VR headset is unavailable, or when a bigger tablet screen is a preferred option.
Virtual Reality Mode
Launching SafeSpace in VR mode will allow users to fully immerse themselves within each location through the use of a cardboard or plastic Virtual Reality headset.
Designed for use with smartphones, users have access to a high quality sensory experience; available at any time and in any situation.
Download
We are incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved with SafeSpaceVR since launching in 2018 and we would like to thank everybody who previously purchased or downloaded the Easy Access and Premium versions of the app.
Our team has worked hard to develop an all-new version of SafeSpaceVR for 2023 with upgraded environments and improvements across all spaces. To maximise the impact, value and benefit we can bring with SafeSpaceVR, we have made the decision to provide access to the new version entirely free of charge and available for download to Android devices using the link below.
Further development and support for SafeSpaceVR does require time and resource, for which we now rely on community support. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated and allow us to continue providing SafeSpaceVR at no cost.
Download SafeSpace VR
Access the full premium version of SafeSpace V2.0 for Android by clicking the button below.
Make a donation
If you would like to make a donation (of any amount) to support SafeSpaceVR and the work we’re doing, you can do so using the secure Donate button below.
Installation Guide:
Download the “SafeSpaceVR Premium.zip” file to your PC or Android device using the Download button above
Before transferring an APK file from your PC to your Android, your device must be set up to allow your file manager app to install unknown apps. Options for this can be found in the Settings.
Downloading from PC:
Connect your PC and your Android via USB to quickly share files across devices
Open and extract "“SS_Premium.apk” from the downloaded .zip file
Right-click on the APK file on your PC and use the Send To pop-up menu to select your Android device
Locate and tap to open the APK file on your Android device to prompt its installation
Downloading from Android:
Locate, open and extract "“SS_Premium.apk” from the downloaded .zip file
Tap to open the APK file on your Android device to prompt its installation
Contact
SafeSpace has been designed and developed by the award-winning team at Spearhead Interactive.
We are all personally committed to creating innovative solutions and experiences that have a purposeful and positive impact.
