Sewing for Summa Program
Sensory Mats
Volunteer to Sew a Mat For Use By Patients At Summa Health
Sensory mats are designed to safely stimulate and soothe people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, head trauma, or persons recovering from strokes. A step-by-step sewing guide and some supplies – fabric, quilt batting, snap fasteners, parachute clips, etc. – are available.
If you would like to participate or request supplies, please contact Volunteer Services at 330.375.3247 or volunteer@summahealth.org.
All donated masks will be both inspected and cleaned by Summa Health before usage.
Homemade Sensory Mat Tutorial is available here:
How to Donate:
Drop off mats at the main entrance of Summa Health System – Akron Campus or Barberton Campus.
- Akron Campus: 141 N Forge St, Akron OH 44304
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Barberton Campus: 155 5th Street NE, Barberton OH 44203
Tuesday, Thursday or Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mail your mats to:
Volunteer Services Office
Summa Health System– Akron Campus
525 E Market St
Akron, OH 44304
The donation drive is ongoing. We greatly appreciate all sensory mat donations!
For questions, please contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@summahealth.org.