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.
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Young Adult Roundtable: Sensory Inclusive Spaces for Teens (RI)
Building Authentic Relationships with Underserved Communities
Monday, January 22, 2024
2nd ANNUAL SSELAC COLOR RUN MAY 4, 2024!
SAVE THE DATE!!
2nd ANNUAL SSELAC COLOR RUN MAY 4, 2024!
::PLEASE NOTE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED::
PRE-REGISTER TODAY AT:
https://forms.gle/GQkVGKG9sHiFzV4Z6
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0F4AA8AC2DA2F5C07...
Join us while we embrace all abilities and break the stigma behind special education!
Event is for Smithfield residents and Smithfield school/town employees only
If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to Amanda Fafard at amandafafard@gmail.com
Flying Shuttles Studio (RI) needs fabric donations for the artists to use in their creations!
If you have any you would like to donate, please drop them off at
390 Pine St.
Pawtucket, RI
Monday-Friday from 9 AM-3 PM!
Lunch & Learn Workshop Impact of OSCIL's Youth Transition Services & Ticket to Work Program (January 2024)
Impact of OSCIL's Youth Transition Services & Ticket to Work Program
Hear From:
IL Coordinator Josh Conti speaking about Youth Transition resources.
Ed Laurenzo presenting the holistic benefits of the power of exercise.
Joshua Hughes from the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities / RI College about the Ticket to Work Program.
Crystal Martin from the Rhode Island Governor's Commission on Disabilities presenting about their services.
January 31 from 12:00 Noon -1:30 PM In-Person and on Zoom
1944 Warwick Ave. Warwick, RI Zoom Meeting ID: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87227480787
Contact: Heather Schey (401)738-1013 / heather.schey@oscil.org
Advance registration is necessary to attend, as in-person space is limited.
Unfortunately,
no ASL Interpreter has been secured at this time. OSCIL Is making every
effort to fulfill the request for ASL services at this time. Please
contact Heather Schey if you are interested in attending and need
interpreter service.
Sensory Friendly Hours at the Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol, RI (2024)
Family Employment Awareness Training with the Sherlock Center / Rhode Island College 2024
Registration Link:
https://www.surveygizmo.com/.../Family-Employment...
Event Flyer and Registration Form:
https://w3.ric.edu/sherlockcenter/events/featflyer.pdf
Sensory Storytime at the Robert Beverly Hale Library (South Kingston, RI)
SENSORY STORYTIME, ROBERT BEVERLY HALE
MONDAYS, JANUARY 8, 22, AND 29, 10:30 AM
Geared
for ages 18 months-4 years, but all are welcome. Crafts and play may be
messy. If your child needs any accommodations to participate, email
ecunningham@southkingstownri.gov
Address: 2601 Commodore Perry Hwy, South Kingstown, RI 02879
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Winter (January 2024) Sensory Friendly Programs at the Rhode Island Public Libraries
Checkout these fabulous sensory friendly programs for children, teens and adults happening at the Rhode Island Public Libraries this month. Yay!!!