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.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
2023 Camp WANNAGOAGAIN! with The Autism Project (Johnston, RI)
Our
2023 Camp WANNAGOAGAIN! application is now open! We have added a third
week this year for all of our campers who are 18 and older! The
application deadline is June 9th.
Click here to apply.->http://ow.ly/T4yf50NKLPN
2023 Motorcycle Run!
IT'S BACK! The 2023 Summer Games features the return of our annual Motorcycle Run. The event will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Registration is $40 per person. Proceeds benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Rhode Island.
To register or for more information please visit:
www.specialolympicsri.org/event-directory/motorcycle-events/
5th Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group Meeting (May 2023)
Our 5th Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group meeting. During this meeting, we had a special presentation with Becky Jones, Access Educational Materials Coordinator (Cranston, RI) from Rhode Island Material Access Center Library (RIMAC) at TechACCESS of RI who presented about the library resources available to the community.
RI Librarians working together to inspire one another.
Here is a link to learn more about RIMAC:
http://techaccess.wpengine.com/rimac/
2023 Zoocamp Scholarship Fund for Children with Autism (Providence, RI)
Here's a link to download the application below:
https://w3.ric.edu/sherlockcenter/events/zoocamp2023.pdf
Adaptive Dance Class at the Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio (Cranston, RI)
Join us at Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio in Cranston for FREE Adaptive dance classes!
(This Adaptive Dance program is open to individuals with Down syndrome)
Spaces are limited.
Classes will run for 3 weeks
•Saturday June 3rd
•Saturday June 10th
•Saturday June 17th
*Participants must be able to attend all 3 classes.
Time: 1:30pm-2:15pm
Location: Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio
95 Rolfe Square
Cranston RI 02910
What
to Wear: Comfort is key! Please wear clothing that is comfortable, that
the child can freely move in, bend and stretch. Students may be
barefoot, or bring socks. Water bottle reccomended.
This
interactive dance and rhythm program is designed for children ages 6-12
with individual learning differences and special needs.
The program is a
fun and exciting activity that provides participation and socialization
opportunities. Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio Staff is certified to teach
this amazing program.
Therapist or parent can participate with child if needed.
Therapist or parent can participate with child if needed.
Register today!
https://www.powr.io/form-builder/i/35897558#page
https://www.powr.io/form-builder/i/35897558#page
The event is only open to individuals with Down syndrome and their caregiver.
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