The Sensory Nook

10/08/2024

This is a wonderful visual tool, and hopefully not needed. But if so, good to have on hand.

from here: https://fsnnc.org/local-programs/

09/27/2024

Thanks to a grant, Old McDonald’s Farm now has a wheelchair-accessible wagon.

09/15/2024

The Holle Farm is owned and operated by one of our families.

09/07/2024

Today, I am thrilled to share what I believe to be one of the most significant accomplishments of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint in achieving our mission. I am excited to introduce you to Reframing Behavior, a groundbreaking neuroscience-based educator training program developed by the...

09/05/2024

To celebrate back to school this Thursday, 9/5, all kids can receive either free sprinkles or cone dip on a baby, kid or small size cup or cone!

Open 2-8pm starting 9/5

08/27/2024

November Webinar: Everything You Need to Know About Name Signs

Discover the significance and creativity behind name signs in our "Everything You Need to Know About Name Signs" workshop! This informative session will explore the tradition of assigning and using name signs within the Deaf community. You'll learn about the different types of name signs, the cultural importance they hold, and the guidelines for creating them.

Monday, November 18th @ 8 pm ET

An Interpreter is provided.

FREE for ASDC members* | $25 for Non-Members

👉 Register early! Go to: https://deafchildren.org/knowledge-center/asl-resources/online-asl-classes/

Do you want to receive a discount? Visit www.DeafChildren.org/join to learn more!

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08/27/2024

https://apple.news/AX85IzYT-S8K1cqbEhvtgvg

Some Disney parkgoers and former Disability Access Service pass users say they feel betrayed by the company since changes to the system have taken effect.

08/14/2024

Thank you for tagging us Christine Godfrey

In an effort to make The Fair more inclusive of all New Yorkers, The Great New York State Fair has announced the addition of a dedicated sensory room and sensory-friendly hours. The sensory room will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. In addition, The Fair will offer a sensory-friendly day on Tuesday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m.

07/24/2024

In partnership with American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), Barbie proudly introduces the first Blind Barbie Fashionista doll, developed to authentically represent blind and low vision individuals 💗 This doll features an upward and outward eye gaze, sunglasses, and a cane with a marshmallow tip. Textured fabrics enhance the sensory experience, making fashion elements more accessible with easy-to-open Braille packaging, and elbow articulation for comfortable cane use, facilitating accessibility to show that we are all Barbie: bit.ly/barbiefashionista-afb