Title: Sensing the Possibilities: Creating inclusive library spaces for all
Description: Explore how libraries can shape their environments and programs to support regulation of the nervous system. By delving into the eight senses of the body—touch (tactile), balance and movement (vestibular), (body awareness (proprioception), sight (visual), hearing (auditory), smell (olfactory), taste (gustatory), and internal body sensations (interoception)—session attendees will gain insights into how sensory processing impacts learning, behaviour, and overall engagement. Session will feature a variety of resources and tools for attendees to explore.
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Resources:
- Sensing the Possibilities PowerPoint (1 slide per page)
- Sensing the Possibilities PowerPoint (2 slides per page)
- Sensing the Possibilities PowerPoint (3 slides per page)
- Interoception Poster – Bathroom urgency
- Interoception Poster – Cold
- Interoception Poster – Hungry
- Interoception Poster – Thirsty
- Regulation Bin Handout
- Regulation Inclusive Checklist
- Regulation Inclusive Rubric
- Sensing the Possibilities Library Poster
Date/Time: Thursday, February 26th at 2pm – 3pm PDT on Zoom
**Registration closed**
Who should attend?: All library workers
Presenter: Jenne Amell (she/her/they) is a Registered, Community Occupational Therapist with over 17 years of experience with special interest in regulation and the nervous system. Jenne celebrates differences, cultivates connection, and advocates for safe and inclusive library spaces in her role as the Board Vice Chair for the Prince George Public Library. “For me the library is more than the books on the shelves, it is a safe haven, a resource for learning and growing, and a place to bring people together.”