Emotional Regulation
Helping individuals regain calm during overwhelming moments.
Success Stories
Trusted by Leaders in Accessibility
Variety Village has spent decades creating opportunities for people of all abilities to participate, connect, and thrive. Through its partnership with GoCalm, sensory support has become another meaningful way to create a welcoming, inclusive experience for every visitor.
A Community Built on Inclusion
For generations, Variety Village has been recognized as one of Canada's leading accessible sports and recreation facilities.
Every day, children, adults, seniors, athletes, schools, rehabilitation programs, and families come together in an environment designed around ability rather than limitation.
Accessibility at Variety Village goes beyond physical design. It embraces emotional wellbeing, sensory inclusion, dignity, and creating spaces where everyone feels welcome.
That shared philosophy made GoCalm a natural partnership.
Why GoCalm?
Busy public environments can sometimes become overwhelming.
- Bright lighting.
- Crowded spaces.
- Unexpected changes.
- Emotional moments.
For many individuals, access to simple sensory tools can make the difference between leaving early and continuing to participate.
The GoCalm Support Station provides immediate access to thoughtfully curated sensory products that promote comfort, focus, self-regulation, and emotional wellbeing, helping visitors continue enjoying everything Variety Village has to offer.
Supporting Every Visitor
Comfort & Confidence
Providing practical sensory tools whenever they are needed.
Accessible for Everyone
Designed to support visitors of every age and ability.
Fully Managed
GoCalm handles installation, inventory, servicing, and ongoing support.
A Letter of Support
Endorsed by Variety Village
Since installing the GoCalm Support Station, Variety Village has seen firsthand how immediate access to thoughtfully selected sensory tools can positively support visitors, families, and caregivers throughout their time at the facility.
“The station aligns well with our commitment to supporting individuals and families by providing convenient, self-serve access to thoughtfully selected sensory tools that promote comfort, focus, self-regulation, and emotional well-being.”
Why This Partnership Matters
Variety Village demonstrates what is possible when accessibility is approached with empathy, innovation, and a genuine commitment to community.
The GoCalm Support Station has become a natural extension of Variety Village's mission, providing visitors with immediate access to sensory tools that support participation, comfort, and inclusion.
This partnership illustrates how simple, thoughtfully designed solutions can make public spaces more welcoming for everyone.
Recommended for Public Spaces
The recommendation from Variety Village extends beyond recreation facilities. Based on their experience, GoCalm is well suited for organizations looking to enhance accessibility and sensory inclusion across a wide range of public environments.
Hospitals
Support patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Airports
Help reduce travel anxiety and sensory overload.
Public Transit
Support commuters during busy and stressful journeys.
Community Centres
Create welcoming spaces for visitors of every age and ability.
Libraries
Provide quiet sensory support for learning and community engagement.
Recreation Facilities
Enhance participation by making sensory tools readily available.
Our Journey Together
A partnership that helped shape GoCalm
2025
Initial conversations around improving accessibility and providing practical sensory support.
2026
GoCalm Support Station installed at Variety Village.
Today
Supporting visitors, families, caregivers, and the broader community with immediate access to sensory tools.
The Future
Helping hospitals, airports, community centres, transit systems, libraries, and other public spaces create more inclusive environments inspired by this successful partnership.
Looking Ahead
The partnership between Variety Village and GoCalm demonstrates how thoughtful sensory support can strengthen accessibility without requiring major infrastructure changes.
By making practical sensory tools available when people need them most, organizations can create environments that are more welcoming, more inclusive, and more supportive for everyone.
Whether in healthcare, transportation, recreation, education, or community services, GoCalm helps organizations turn accessibility into everyday action.
Bring the Same Experience to Your Organization
Whether you operate a hospital, community centre, airport, public transit system, library, or recreation facility, GoCalm can help create a calmer, more inclusive environment for everyone who walks through your doors.