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:
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!
 
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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

November 2022, 507pp, 7x10
1 volume, Libraries Unlimited

shorturl.at/lmLUY

 

Monday, November 21, 2022

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


 

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!

Santa's Coming to The Autism Project (TAP ~ Johnston, RI)



 

PSSNCRI Bowling with First Responders & Special Guest appearance Santa!


 

South Kingston Public Safety Complex Sensory Friendly First Responders Meet & Greet