Donegal Libraries offer a welcoming and inclusive environment for people with additional needs, providing sensory services and resources to cater to their diverse requirements. Here's a glimpse into what Donegal Libraries provide:
SENSORY-FRIENDLY SPACES:
Sensory pods are safe calming spaces where children and others can relax in peace as the calming, soundproof and ambient lighting make it a tranquil space.
SENSORY RESOURCES
Calming Activities:
Libraries stock fidget toys, stress balls, and other tools that can provide tactile stimulation and help individuals self-regulate in overwhelming situations.
Noise-Cancelling Headphones:
Some branches offer noise-cancelling headphones to block out distracting sounds, creating a more focused environment for those who are sensitive to noise.
Adapted Books:
Branches have a selection of books in accessible formats like audiobooks and large print editions, as well as free access to eBooks and eAudiobooks through the Borrow Box app.
Social Stories:
Social Stories are available to take home and help children understand what to expect when they visit the library.
Numicon at Home:
Numicon is an approach to teaching maths that helps your child to see connections between numbers. It is a multi-sensory way of learning, which means your child learns by seeing and feeling.
Touch-Type Read and Spell (TTRS) Literacy & Typing Course:
TTRS is a multisensory, structured, online typing course which assists students to learn typing at their own pace. In addition to developing typing skills, TTRS is designed to benefit students of all ages, in particular those who experience spelling, reading or writing difficulties. Learners with dyslexia or literacy issues have also found it helpful.
C-Pens:
C-Pen Reader Pen is a reading tool designed to improve and enhance reading and learning. The Pen is a portable, pocket-sized tool that scans and reads words and full lines of text aloud, supporting independent reading and literacy. The pen is ideal for people with reading difficulties such as dyslexia or those with vision difficulties.
Don’t forget it’s FREE to join the library and use all the resources mentioned above!