To learn more, please visit the link below:
https://pawtucketlibrary.libcal.com/event/9926366
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Sensory Exploration Fun at the Pawtucket Public Library (RI)
To learn more, please visit the link below:
Sensory Playtime at the West Warwick Public Library (RI)
West Warwick Public Library (RI)
1043 Main Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 828-3750
Sensory Playtime
Tuesday, January 10, & 24, 2023
Saturday, January 14, 2023
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Play with sensory-friendly activities like Play-Doh, Pom Poms, sand, magnet games, and more in the Youth Department Program Room.
For children of all abilities, including those with sensory processing challenges, ASD, and/or other needs
Registration required. please call the phone number below or email youth@wwpl.org to sign up.
Adult Sensory Time (Monthly Program) at the West Warwick Public Library (RI)
West Warwick Public Library (RI)
1043 Main Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 828-3750
Adult Sensory Time (Monthly Program) 
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
1:30 p.m.
Adults can join us in the library Nash room to participate in this new monthly program where they can socialize and do relaxing self directed activities such as coloring, painting, and puzzles. This program is designed for individuals with sensory processing challenges, ASD, and/or other needs, however, all are welcome to join in! There is no sign up required, but any questions can be directed to ref@wwpl.org
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Winter Reading Kit with TechACCESS of Rhode Island
Looking for something fun to read with your children over winter break? Check out our Winter reading kit! It has an adapted interactive book, winter pattern activity, high contrast tactile vocabulary book with Braille and Roman bubble letters, winter ABC practice in 2 levels, & winter vocabulary cards.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group Virtual Meeting (January 2023)
Below you will find information about our January 2023 meeting:
Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group Virtual Meeting (via Zoom)
2:00 - 3:30 P.M.
Topic: Learn how to make your library a welcoming place for individuals on the Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental delay
During this presentation, librarians will be introduced to different ways in which they can make their library a more welcoming place for individuals on the Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental delay, followed by Q&A.
Presenter: Susan Jewel, Manager of Family Supports at The Autism Project (Johnston, RI)
Registration: To register for this free virtual meeting, please click on the link below:
The Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group is a grassroots community of practice developed and facilitated by Maria Cotto at the Pawtucket Public Library, with continued support from Babs Wells at the Greenville Public Library and Lisa Lesinski at the Barrington Public Library.
The Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group seeks to empower librarians to better serve individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are neurodiverse or on the autism spectrum and their families by expanding programming, outreach, partnerships, and resources that welcome all abilities. For more information about the Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group please contact Maria Cotto at mcotto@pawtucketlibrary.org.
All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you soon. Together we can make a difference. Thank you!
Follow us:
OLIS Sensory Libguide: https://olis-ri.libguides.com/sensory
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to all!!
New Book! Disabilities and the Library Fostering Equity for Patrons and Staff with Differing Abilities
New!
Disabilities and the Library
Fostering Equity for Patrons and Staff with Differing Abilities
by Clayton A. Copeland, Editor
Fostering Equity for Patrons and Staff with Differing Abilities
by Clayton A. Copeland, Editor
November 2022, 507pp, 7x10
1 volume, Libraries Unlimited
shorturl.at/lmLUY
Monday, November 28, 2022
Monday, November 21, 2022
Special Needs Programs at the APAC Dance RI
No Limits! & Drums Alive! Ability Beats
To learn about these programs, please visit the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/yc342de5
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Our 2nd Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group meeting.
Our
2nd Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group meeting. During this sharing
session, we discussed the past and current sensory friendly programs
happening at the RI public libraries. RI youth librarians working
together to inspire one another. 
This was our first in-person meeting in three years. Want to learn more about this group and find more resources. Please visit the link below:
https://olis-ri.libguides.com/Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group
https://olis-ri.libguides.com/Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group
Thursday, November 10, 2022
TechACCESS of RHODE ISLAND
Our Thanksgiving reading kit focuses on language and skills activities centered around the holiday of Thanksgiving. It includes a tactile book with Thanksgiving vocabulary with Roman Bubble Letter and Braille labels, objects, high contrast slides, and an interactive adapted book. Borrow it today!
Find more kits here:
https://rimac.library.site/new
Small Business Saturday Shop RI
There are number of (RIDDC) Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council Self-Employment Business Project participants who will be selling their products.Be sure to check them out- and all of the other RI small businesses, too!
Bayside Family YMCA Unified Basketball in Barrington, RI
Bayside YMCA
70 West St, Barrington, RI 02806
401245-2444
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Sensory Inclusive Storytime @ Auburn Library (of the Cranston Public Library, RI)
Auburn Branch
396 Pontiac Ave
Cranston, Rhode Island 02910
https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/9500501
Magic of the Holidays at the Impossible Dream's "Happy Holiday Village"
The Impossible Dream
575 Centerville Rd #4
Warwick, RI 02886
https://www.impossibledreamplayground.org/
Special Education Local Advisory Committee Presents "Sensory Friendly Storytime"
East Smithfield Public Library
50 Esmond St, Smithfield, RI 02917
http://myespl.org/
401-231-5150
Monday, October 24, 2022
Special Needs Hockey in Rhode Island
Do you know someone with cognitive and/or developmental disabilities who would like the chance to learn to skate or play ice hockey in an environment which is adapted to their level of ability?
The GPYHA Special Hockey Program offers Learn-to-Skate/Instructional Hockey for children ages 4 to young adult, with Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or behavioral/emotional special needs. Ice sessions are held Saturday mornings at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, RI, from October to March. No previous skating experience is required, and enrollment is open throughout the season.
Special Hockey emphasizes players to have fun through teamwork, social interaction, and improving the quality of life while learning to skate and play hockey. Our experienced staff of certified special-needs professionals, USA Hockey certified coaches, and junior coaches offers a very high player-to-coach ratio providing each skater with optimum support and encouragement.
The minimum equipment required for the program will be skates (single blade) and a hockey helmet with face mask. We have historically found that players with elbow pads, knee pads, hockey pants tend to get up smiling when they fall – a great motivator for new skaters!
Stop in to see the program this week or reach out to us for more information at rispecialhockey@aol.com. RI Special Hockey is a member of USA Hockey.
Registration is now open for the 2022-23 Season.
Click on the link below:
Follow us on facebook: RI Special Hockey
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Fall Sensory Play for Kids at the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (Harrisville, RI)
Fall Sensory Play for Kids
Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library
100 Tinkham Ln, Harrisville, RI 02830
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
2022 Buddy Walk & Fall Festival
Promoting
the Sensory Friendly Programs at the RI Public Libraries and showing
support at the 2022 Buddy Walk & Fall Festival held by the Down
Syndrome Society of Rhode Island. It was a great turn out. Yay!!! 
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