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Johnson County Public Library is excited to host our first Inclusion Fair at the Clark Pleasant Branch Library on Oct. 21 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors will learn about resources available through disability organizations that make Johnson County more inclusive. You will have the opportunity to play, learn and connect with toys, certified therapy animals and other technology that is accessible to all.
We designed the Inclusion Fair to help those with accessibility needs learn about some of the available tools and resources. It helps those without accessibility needs understand what tools and resources are used to assist others with walking, talking, seeing and hearing, among other needs.
The Inclusion Fair has activities for people of all ages.
We are excited to welcome several furry friends. Attendees can pet a certified therapy dog and learn how several schools and organizations offer this service to support the mental health needs of students and clients.
Event-goers can help create a pillow with Book Pillows of Hope. This local non-profit donates pillows and books to comfort families experiencing trauma.
People can also watch artists from the Hope Gallery create their masterpieces, and maybe even pick up a piece or two for purchase at their pop-up gallery.
While meeting Liam Price, a local swimmer who has participated in the Special Olympics, event-goers learn more about the organization. Other organizations will be there to share information about their organization and provide hands-on activities.
JCPL will also showcase some of our accessibility resources. Learn about our sensory kits, Ruby digital magnifier, EnChroma glasses, memory kits, braille books, Special Olympics activity kits and more. We will also set up an accessible computer workstation. Each JCPL Branch has an accessible computer workstation available. Visit our website at PageAfterPage.org/accessibility to learn more about resources offered at the Library.
Of course, a special guest will visit the event — Bibli, the Library’s adorable bookworm mascot.
Visitors will receive a passport of activities. Those who complete their passport will enter a drawing for a special JCPL-themed prize. We hope you will join us to play, learn, and engage with toys, technology and certified therapy dogs!
Stefanie Davis is the White River Branch Library Adult Services Librarian. JCPL staff members share in writing this twice-monthly column for the Daily Journal. Send comments to [email protected].
