Schools and Libraries
March 28, 2023
From: Danbury LibrarySensory Space Opening
Danbury Library’s Sensory Space will be available for reservation beginning on March 30th.
The new space features furniture and equipment designed to provide an environment to explore the senses, manage stress and anxiety, work through emotions, and improve focus.
Danbury community members are invited to tour the Sensory Space following the Autism Awareness and Acceptance Ceremony on the Library Plaza on March 29th
AUTISM AWARENESS & ACCEPTANCE DAY
Deej: Movie Showing
March 29th from 3:30-4:45pm
Farioly Program Room
This documentary, with its insider view of autism, challenges us all to live inclusion.
Autism Awareness Storytime
March 29th from 4:15-4:45pm
Story Corner
Join us for storytime read by Danbury Police Chief Ridenhour.
Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day Ceremony
March 29th from 5:00-6:00pm
Library Plaza
Sensory-friendly ceremony led by Caio Leaf as master-of-ceremonies, featuring remarks by Jeremy Klein Farrell, autistic individual and professional autism advocate, recognition of organizations that support inclusion by Mayor Dean Esposito, and an exceptional musical performance by Amanda Higley, autistic performing artist.
For more information about the ceremony, contact Emanuela Palmares at [email protected]