East Side Tour & Dinner Presentation

Joya Child and Family Development Facility

Earn 1 LU CEU!

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Tour: 4:30 – 5:30 pm PT
Dinner/Presentation: 6:00 – 7:30 pm PT

Joya provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as special education services for children from birth to age 3 with developmental disabilities and delays. The facility was designed to be visibly welcoming and inviting to the children, encouraging exploration, independence, and play. A variety of bright colors are used on both the exterior and interior to help create excitement for the children as they begin their journey. The residential form, garnered from a gabled roof and warm wood tones, serves both to give visitors the impression of home, while also relating to the adjacent residential neighborhood. The lobby features many tactile surfaces, bright colors, and integrated motor-skills activities, as well as a feature window for viewing the indoor play therapy area. Older siblings can sit at countertops with power for tablets, or they can read books in the built-in cubby spaces.

NAC photo credit, Journal of Business

At the heart of the facility is a 10,000-square-foot outdoor play area, which includes a sensory path and garden, tactile walls and panels, musical instruments, and a variety of play equipment and structures for kids to develop their gross motor skills. This play area is centrally located, making it highly visible from inside the building as glass surrounds the circulation corridors with direct views to witness therapeutic activities as kids develop and grow their skills.

The facility is designed to accommodate a variety of therapy capabilities for all types of needs. Program spaces consist of specialized rooms, where therapists work with children and caregivers on a variety of skills, including fine motor and gross motor skills, speech, language and feeding therapy, social engagement, cognitive therapy, art exploration, sensory integration, music, toileting, dressing, and emotional regulation. Summarized from the Journal of Business article (by Adam Rouns, NAC Architecture)

Project Team:
Architect Company of Record: NAC Architecture
Contractor: Bouten Construction

Dinner Presentation: Impact of Design on Student Learning

An engaging exploration of how classroom design impacts student learning outcomes, supported by case studies and practical solutions. Utilizing real-world examples and research, we will outline the challenges students face, such as sensory overload and declining attention spans, and illustrate how thoughtful design elements can alleviate these issues. The presentation will showcase innovative strategies implemented by Prairie View Elementary School in Spokane, WA, including the use of sensory rooms, to create inclusive and supportive learning environments that offer controlled sensory input, stress relief, and opportunities for self-regulation.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine the challenges faced by students, such as sensory overload and attention span decline, and understand how classroom design can address these issues to improve student focus and learning outcomes.
• Learn about innovative approaches to classroom design, including the implementation of sensory rooms, and how these spaces can provide controlled sensory input, stress relief, and opportunities for self-regulation.
• Discover how aspects of classroom design such as acoustics, color, and layout can impact student learning and behavioral outcomes.
• Gain practical insights into creating inclusive and supportive learning environments that cater to diverse sensory needs, enhancing student engagement and academic performance.

Speakers:

Randi Filion, Account Executive, Shaw Contract
Randi is an Account Executive for Shaw Contract, partnering with architects, designers, and end users across the Pacific Northwest to create thoughtful, human-centered environments. Based in Spokane, she focuses on education, healthcare, and community spaces, specializing in translating design intent into practical, durable flooring solutions that support movement, sensory engagement, inclusivity, and student well-being. Through her work with Shaw Contract, Randi has supported numerous K–12 and higher education projects and is passionate about how sensory-integrated flooring can positively shape learning experiences.

Matt Chambers, Shaw Contract

Schedule:

4:30 – 5:30 pm	Tour Joya Child and Family Development Facility 1016 N. Superior Street Spokane, WA 99202
6:00 – 7:30 pm	Dinner Bangkok Thai 1003 E Trent Avenue (next to NoLi) Spokane, WA 99202

Rates:

Member:	$15
Non-Member:	$25

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Event Sponsor – Tier 1 – $500

• Sponsor recognition at event
• Promotional Literature distributed at sponsored dinner presentation (sponsor to provide)
• Premier logo recognition on pre-event marketing emails and event webpage for sponsored event

Event Sponsor – Tier 2 – $250

• Sponsor recognition at event
• Logo recognition on pre-event marketing emails and event webpage for sponsored event

Please register so we can get an accurate head count.

Registration extended! Registration closes on May 13.
Registration includes the tour, presentation, and cost of meal. Space is limited!

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