RI Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group: December 2022

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Sensory Exploration Fun at the Pawtucket Public Library (RI)

To learn more, please visit the link below:

https://pawtucketlibrary.libcal.com/event/9926366

Sensory Playtime at the West Warwick Public Library (RI)

West Warwick Public Library (RI)

1043 Main Street

West Warwick, RI 02893

(401) 828-3750

https://www.wwpl.org/

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

https://www.wwpl.org/

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

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.

https://rimac.library.site/resources/detail/36744-36744_OPAC_v1_Coll-S_bba5f5c7-669a-43d0-9188-705f5a2c8728/4?facets=

Want the digital resources? https://drive.google.com/.../1ryfBXr6R0deMp6GJW8.../view

Grandparents Support Group with The Autism Project (Johnston, RI~ Winter 2023)

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)

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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:

https://olis-ri.libcal.com/event/9556312

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

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to all!!