Accessible Toys and Books for Special Needs Now Available @ Local Libraries

 

Assistive Toys for Special Needs is an inclusive, integrated initiative that supports Monaghan County Library Services overall aim of ensuring provision of access and delivery of services to meet the needs of citizens with more significant needs.

This new service is designed to compliment the quality of life services for children and adults by offering the loan of these special toys and books. The toys listed in the catalogue can be accessed through the library service branches in the county and can be borrowed or utilized by simply joining the library. Parents, carers and occupational therapists can assist the child or adult in the borrowing process. Parent/teacher can borrow an item for up to 3 weeks.

This initiative has been funded by the National Disability Funding initiative through Monaghan County Council Access Officer, in consultation with Monaghan SNAP.

Visit your local library and ask a member of staff to view the catalogue.