Senseability
Sense-Ability aims to offer positive library experiences for people with sensory or additional educational needs. It strives to develop sensory friendly, accessible library services for the people of Leitrim, Sligo and Roscommon. It aims to provide a sense of belonging, a sense of space, a sense of welcome and a sense of support to individuals of all abilities, their families and caregivers. Through consultation with relevant professionals, extensive staff training, a programme of events and the development of new and exciting spaces and services, Sense-Ability gives everyone the ability to use library services in an inclusive, safe, non-judgmental way.
How To Join Senseability
- Membership is free to any individual who lives, works or goes to school in any of the three collaborating Counties, Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon.
- The loan period is three weeks.
- You may borrow up to three items at a time.
- The loan period may be extended by renewing the item online, by phone or in person.
- To register, users must have a referral from an Occupational Therapist, Medical Practitioner, Resource Teacher or other professional working with them.
- Teachers or Special Needs Assistants must supply a referral letter from their school principal to register to borrow on behalf of the school.
- Equipment should only be used on the advice of a qualified professional.
- Some items & equipment contain small parts, as such do not leave items unattended.
- The equipment is designed to be used in a safe and controlled environment under the supervision of a responsible adult.
- In the interests of Health & Safety please inform staff if equipment is incomplete or faulty.
- Library staff can assist users of this service, but cannot make recommendations on equipment.
- Toys & equipment may vary slightly from the photographs in this catalogue but will function in the same way.
- To ensure availability, please book the item you request in advance by phone or email. Contact details for your respective County can be found at the back of
this catalogue or at https://sligolibrary.ie/contact
https://leitrimcoco.ie/eng/Community-Culture/Library/Your-Local-Library
https://www.roscommoncoco.ie/Coco/en/Services/Community/Library/
- You can also request items online using your Sense-Ability membership barcode and PIN number at sligo.spydus.ie, leitrim.spydus.ie, roscommon.spydus.ie
- Items in this catalogue are current at time of publication (2022) but some may be withdrawn or replaced.
Senseability Catalogue
The link below will take you to the senseability catalogue
Senseability Webinars
Session 1: Dr. Dorothy Armstrong: Too loud, too bright and the seams on my socks hurt
This Webinar is for parents, teachers, neurodiverse adults and those who work with people with sensory processing challenges. The webinar is aimed at enabling people to develop a greater understanding of Sensory Processing issues and the strategies that can help.
Dr. Armstrong's powerpoint presentation to accompany the talk is available here.
Other Sensory Services
As well as our extensive selection of sensory toys we have a dedicated Sensory Room in Mohill Library, a Cubbie (Sensory Pod) in Manorhamilton Library and a ‘Magic Table’ in Mohill.
