Return to flip book view
Sensory Room andAssistive TechnologySensory Offaly
Offaly Libraries are delighted to present our Sensory Roomand Sensory Offaly Assistive Technology Collection,available to help children, young adults and adults withadditional needs. This collection is also available to families,teachers and caregivers for people with additional needsand may be used by anyone who lives, works or attendsschool in Offaly. Offaly Libraries' Sensory room is located in TullamoreLibrary, and may be booked online at offaly.ie/libraries orby contacting Tullamore Library atTullamoreLibrary@offalycoco.ie or 057 934 6832. There are Magic Tables in Banagher, Clara, Edenderry,Ferbane and Tullamore libraries, offering a wonderfulinteractive sensory experience. Offaly Libraries can alsoprovide access to TTRS (Touch-Type, Read and Spell), anonline typing resource that supports literacy and is suited topeople with a range of learning differences, includingdyslexia.Terms and conditions of use apply.
Sensory Room.........................................................Sensory Offaly Assistive Technology...................... Magic Tables...................................................... TTRS..................................................................The Space...........................................................Contact our libraries................................................144567Contents
Offaly Libraries' sensory room is located in Tullamore Library. Thisis an enclosed room offering a range of sensory experiences,including light, sound and touch. It is suitable for children, youngpeople and adults. Children, young people, and vulnerable adultsmust be accompanied by an adult at all times. Who can use the Sensory Room?The Sensory Room can be used by anyone, including OffalyLibraries patrons, teachers, SNAs, students and families. How many people can use the Sensory Room at a time?The Sensory Room can be used by a parent, teacher, SNA, or carerwith one or two users, or by individuals. The Sensory Room is asmall space and we recommend minimising numbers.How do I book time in the Sensory Room?You can contact Tullamore Library by phone or email, or you canuse our online booking system on our website.How long can I use the Sensory Room for?You can book the Sensory Room for up to 55 minutes. What facilities are in the Sensory Room?The Sensory Room contains the following: a light-up bubble tube; asound system; lava tiles and stepping stones; soft-glow cubes; avinyl beanbag; a magic table; a seating nook behind an LED curtain;a changeable projector; and a black-out blind.Sensory Room1
How is the Sensory Room cleaned?The Sensory Room is cleaned thoroughly daily, and is fogged withcleaning solution between users. Users are free to remove theirshoes on entry into the Sensory Room and leave them in the boxprovided.The Sensory Room and COVID-19The Sensory Room is cleaned thoroughly daily, and the room andits contents are fogged with cleaning solution between users. Weask that users adhere to public health guidelines.The Sensory Room is a space in which to relax, to explore, and tolearn. Toys and equipment from the Sensory Offaly Collectionmay be borrowed and used there, and library staff are available toguide you in the use of the room.2
3Take a LookOur bubble tube is full of colourful plastic fish and when it's turnedon, the bubbles make them bob around in the water in a colourfullight. We have a cozy nook, with a comfortable seat and a colourful curtainof lights.The blackout blind can darken the room, so the colourful lights canbe seen more clearly, or they can be left open to let sunlight in. All ofthe equipment with lights can be easily turned on or off by visitors, sothey can adjust the environment for their own sensory needs.
The Sensory Offaly Collection includes assistive technology whichcan support and assist people with additional needs in Offaly, andtheir families, educators and carers.Magic TablesMagic Tables are available for use in Banagher, Clara, Edenderry,Ferbane, and Tullamore libraries. This games console hostsinteractive sound and light-based games on a table-top topromote physical activity, engagement and quality of life forpeople with dementia and cognitive disabilities. Sit at the table andtouch stars to create music, or tap a caterpillar to turn it into abutterfly simply by moving your hand through the light! The MagicTable offers a wonderful sensory experience. Contact theselibraries to book and for more information, or book online atoffaly.ie/libraries. Sensory Offaly CollectionAssistive Technology4
TTRSTTRS is an accessible, multi-sensory online literacy course thatteaches reading and spelling through touch-typing. Suitable fromages seven to 107, this highly adaptive resource uses phonics andtyping as teaching tools to improve literacy for children, teenagersand adults. It is particularly suited to those with dyslexia, reading,writing and spelling difficulties, and other learning differences. Although this is a literacy resource, it also teaches the importantskill of typing, and includes modules in mathematics, sciences, andmore. It is a self-guided, individually paced experience. If you are an interested teacher, parent, or adult, please get intouch with Tullamore Library at tullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ie;Birr Library at birrlibrary@offalycoco.ie; or Edenderry Library atedenderrylibrary@offalycoco.ie for more details. Who is it for?TTRS is suitable for people with a range of learning differences,including but not limited to dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia,dyscalculia, autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, and visual andauditory processing disorders.5
The Space at Tullamore Library is a multifunctional events room, usedto host a range of events, including those with a sensory element. Ithas a carpeted floor, a Magic Table, and a Marble Wall.There are a set of ear defenders available in each library branch,which protects the wearer's ears from loud noises. They can beloaned to visitors during events or even during regular library visits,simply ask at the desk to borrow a pair. The Space 6
Banagher LibraryT: 057 9151471 E: BanagherLibrary@offalycoco.ieBirr LibraryT: 057 9124950E: BirrLibrary@offalycoco.ieClara LibraryT: 057 9331389E: ClaraLibrary@offalycoco.ieDaingean LibraryT: 057 9353005E: DaingeanLibrary@offalycoco.ieEdenderry LibraryT: 046 973 1028E: EdenderryLibrary@offalycoco.ieFerbane libraryT: 090 6454259E: FerbaneLibrary@offalycoco.ieKilcormac LibraryT: 057 9135086E: KilcormacLibrary@offalycoco.ieTullamore LibraryT: 057 9346832E: TullamoreLibrary@offalycoco.ieContact our Libraries7
Offaly Libraries@OffalyLibraries@Offaly_LibrariesOffaly Libraries