Adaptive Umbrella Virtual Workshop (FREE)

Thursday, October 6, 2022

10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., EDT

 

Registration is open now through 10/2.

 

Join us for our 7th biennial Adaptive Umbrella accessibility workshop!

 

This daylong workshop features interactive sessions about current accessibility topics, led by disability self-advocates and professionals working with the disability community. The day is geared to librarians, educators, and caregivers.

 

Zoom links for sessions will be provided via email 3 days before the event.

 

https://btpl.org/ys_post/adaptive-umbrella-virtual-workshop/

RI Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group (1st Meeting September 2022)

 

(NEW Group Name) Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group Meeting (via Zoom)

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
2:00 - 3:30 P.M.

Topic: How to Implement a Sensory Storytime

During this presentation, youth librarians will be introduced step-by-step on how to prepare and implement a sensory storytime followed by Q&A.  

Here's the link to register:  https://olis-ri.libcal.com/event/9556300?f=h

Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group

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:

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Sensory-Friendly-Inclusive-Group-184245458869666

Blog: https://risensoryfriendlyinclusivegroup.blogspot.com/

OLIS Sensory Libguide: https://olis-ri.libguides.com/sensory

Monday Morning Sensory Preschool Programs at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library (RI)

 

Special Education Backpack Event!

 

Free Parent Workshops in both English and Spanish with The Autism Project (Johnston, RI). 😃👍🥰

 

 

 

 

Social Skills Group Application Open! at The Autism Project...

 

 

The Autism Project is currently accepting applications for our social skills groups. Make sure to sign up as soon as possible! See more details about our social groups on our website. 

Click here --> https://theautismproject.org/.../programs.../social-groups

Public Safety Special Needs Coalition is partnering with the Autism Society of RI for this fundraiser.