BPL Inclusive Services

LGBTQ Workers Open House | Brooklyn Public Library Join us for an afternoon of information, resources, and conversation as we explore what it means to be a queer worker in 2026.3-5 PM Meet LGBTQ organizations3:30-4:30 PM Queer professionals panel5-5:3...

Join us for a LGBTQ Workers Open House at the Central Library next Friday: www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/lgb... #LGBTQworkers #queerworkers #inclusiveevents #BPL #Libraries

White text on a dark blue background reads: "Bklyn Public Library: Inclusive Services. Inclusive Kids' Art Workshops with Colorful Minds. Saturdays, 1-2 PM, February 7, March 21, April 18, 2026, Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11203. Join a sensory-friendly arts and crafts session, presented by Colorful Minds (a group of high school students from Brooklyn Tech) and Inclusive Services. Let's get creative with a fun craft with lots of textures to explore! This workshop is neurodivergent-friendly and welcoming to children with and without disabilities. Advanced registration is recommended but not required. For more information, call 929-549-0814 or email inclusiveservicesevents@bklynlibrary.org"

Join us tomorrow at the Rugby Library for an inclusive kids' art workshop, led by teens! #inclusivelibraries #disability #freeworkshops #inclusiveworkshops

Good point! And yes, we're definitely not suggesting that people try to switch from overt stims to covert stims! This article is more about validating people who already do these things, whether or not they clock them as stims

Red text on a white background reads "Notify NYC." Black text below that reads: "Alert issued 01-23-2026 at 01:38 PM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Winter Storm Warning Where: NYC When: 3:00 AM on 1/25 until 6:00 PM on 1/26 Hazards: 10 to 14 inches of snow expected to cause significant travel difficulties. Roads may be dangerous & strong winds may cause power outages. Use mass transit. Preparedness actions: use caution when walking, biking, or driving and allow for additional travel time. Before an outage: charge cell phones, gather supplies, turn refrigerator/freezers to a colder setting. During an outage: stay clear of downed power lines, turn off all appliances, keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed to prevent food spoilage, do not use generators indoors, and if you have a disability/access needs, or use Life Sustaining Equipement (LSE) and need immediate assistance, dial 911. For weather information, please visit www.weather.gov/okx.

Winter Storm Warning for NYC:

Types of Covert Stimming - The Mighty Covert stimming is the use of quiet, low-visibility movements or habits—often developed through masking—to help autistic and ADHD people regulate their nervous systems in everyday life.

We love this article on covert stimming (subtle, often unconscious ways people regulate their nervous systems while trying to stay safe or unnoticed): themighty.com/topic/autism... #disability #autism #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent

Light orange textured background. On the left, there’s black and white photo of Ed Roberts, a white man with a ventilator. He is in a wheelchair and speaking into a microphone in front of him. Text reads: Today, January 23rd is Ed Roberts Day. “Disability is strength. Our number one issue is still old attitudes toward us, and those old attitudes see us as helpless and unable and disability can make you very strong and very able.” Ed Roberts was a disabled activist who is considered to be the father of the Independent Living movement. He was the first wheelchair user who attended UC Berkeley, but the school was not accessible to him. Along with other disabled students, Ed Roberts advocated for accessibility on campus. He founded the Physically Disabled Students Program, which became a model for Centers for Independent Living.

Today, January 23rd, is Ed Roberts Day. Ed Roberts was a disabled activist who is considered to be the father of the Independent Living movement. ASAN celebrates Ed Roberts’ legacy today and everyday through our work.

Staging Pride | Natl Queer Theater

Are you (or do you know and love) a queer or trans young person (ages 13-18)? Do you like theater? The #NationalQueerTheater is now accepting applications for #StagingPride, their free after-school educational theater program for LGBTQ+ youth. Apply here: www.nationalqueertheater.org/staging-prid...

This is why inclusive parks are necessary. . Because kids who use wheelchairs deserve to PLAY. . Because siblings deserve to play together. . Because families deserve joy without barriers. . More of t... TikTok video by KB | Special Needs Mom & Stuff

Check out this awesome video showing why inclusive parks (and inclusive infrastructure more generally) is so important!
#disability #disabilityparent #inclusiveparks #inclusivecities
www.tiktok.com/@cpmomandstu...

Are you a parent of a child with a disability in New York state who uses Medicaid waivers to access services? You now *must complete* an annual Medicaid renewal/recertification. The required document is available online now. To access it, go to a069-marc.nyc.gov/marc/default...
#disability

I Need a Break - Please!: Workshop for Parents and Carers of People with Disabilities | Brooklyn Public Library Caring for a child with a disability can be exhausting. Every parent can use a break to refresh and re-energize. We will explore mainstream and special options as well as funding streams to pay for pr...

You can also sign up online here: www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/i-n...

#disability #parentworkshop

A rectangular image with a dark blue background. There is a headshot of a white man with glasses smiling at the camera and a QR code. White text on the blue background reads: "I Need a Break -- Please! Workshop for Parents and Carers of People with Disabilities, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5-6 pm, Virtual. Caring for a child with a disability can be exhausting! Come and share your experiences and explore options for programs so you can get a much-needed break. For more information or to RSVP, scan the QR code, call 718.253.4948, or email inclusiveservicesevents@bklynlibrary.org. You must email or register online to receive the Zoom link."

Are you a parent or carer of a person with a disability and desperately need a break? Then this workshop is for you! Join virtually from anywhere! #disability #disabilityparent #parentworkshop #ineedabreak #disabilityworkshop

We had a fantastic time at the inaugural Include Con, a sensory-friendly comic con, on October 26! We're thrilled with this little piece about the event on the local news as well! #includecon #comiccon #sensoryfriendly #actuallyautistic

Come meet and do comics workshops with professional comic creators, including @amyreeder.bsky.social, @michiums.bsky.social, and @leedl.bsky.social! Come get free comics & other giveaways! And more!

Graphic with text at the top stating Autism Books by Autistic Authors. Published September 2025. In the centre is a collage of book covers, tilted on an angle. Each book is listed in detail in the subsequent graphics and text. At the bottom is the text The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @AutisticBooks. In the bottom corner is a small logo with colourful books and a small plant either side.

Books about autism or with Autistic main characters, written by Autistic authors — published September 2025!

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#AutismBooks #AutisticAuthor #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #BookSky

Include Con: A Sensory-Friendly Comic Con | Brooklyn Public Library Do loud noises and crowds keep you out of comic cons? Check out Brooklyn’s first sensory-friendly comic convention! You can:Meet creators and see their work in the artist's alleyMake comics with profe...

Did you have to miss #NYCC because comic cons mean instant sensory overload? Come by Brooklyn Public Library's main branch on Sunday, October 26th (before the branch is open to the public!) for a sensory-friendly comic con! Please share! www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/inc... #comics #actuallyautistic

ASAN Condemns Administration's Rampant Misinformation about Autism, Acetaminophen, and Vaccines; Calls for Respectful, Fact-Based Approach - Autistic Self Advocacy Network On September 22nd, President Trump, RFK, and other members of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) leadership held a press conference that contained false and harmful information about…

Monday’s press conference with President Trump, RFK, and other members of HHS leadership contained false and harmful information about autism, acetaminophen, and vaccines. Read our full statement in formal language and plain language here: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/09/asan...

Getting to School: Making Special Education Busing Work! | Brooklyn Public Library Where is the bus? Learn how you can get your child on a bus to school and how to deal with any problems. Find out about recent changes to how busing works. Make sure your child has a safe, secure, and...

Are you a NYC parent looking for help with Special Education busing? Come to the Bedford library branch (in Crown Heights, at 496 Franklin Ave) to ask the experts from @includenyc.bsky.social any questions you may have! Please share! www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/get...

Did you know that there's a disability-focused bookstore looking for a physical location in Cleveland? Check out thelandcle.org/stories/coun... and follow @nightlightbooks.bsky.social

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Looking to keep up on disability books and news? Sign up is in the bio! #disability #booksky #disabilityreading

A flyer features multiple images of young people wearing hard hats and high-visiblity vests and doing various construction tasks. The text reads: "NYCHA YOUTHBUILD. Construct Your Path to Success! Earn up to $5,000 (stipend; amount may vary depending on attendance) while you learn valuable job skills and become a leader in your community! You can apply if you are: a NYCHA public housing or Section 8 resident in Brownsville or Ocean Hill, between 17 and 24 years old, interested in earning your GED, and able to commit to 6 months of education & construction training. How to sign up: scan the QR code to submit an interest form today! (The QR code links to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYCHAYouthBuild). Contact NYCHA REES: 718-289-8100 or on.nyc.gov/youthbuild." Small text on the bottom of the page reads: "The total cost of this program is $1.76M, including $1.38M (78.4%) from the US Department of Labor and $380K (21.6%) from non-governmental sources. This is an equal opportunity program. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request." The following logos also appear at the bottom of the page: Department of Labor United States of America, Central Brooklyn EDC, and Brooklyn Public Library Adult Learning.

Are you (or do you know) a NYCHA resident in Brownsville or Ocean Hill between 17 and 24 years ol? Check out the NYCHA Youthbuild program! You can get a $5,000 stipend and learn construction skills #BrooklynPublicLibrary #Libraries #ConstructionJobs #JobTraining #AdultLearning

A flier has a border with graphics of back-to-school items like backpacks and school supplies. The text reads: Family & Youth Peer Support Back-to-School Drive for children and their families! Hosted by Family Youth Peer Services (FYPS). Get ready for the new school year with FYPS! Free school supplies, a free raffle giveaway, and educational & health services will be provided. Venue: Prince Joshua Avitto Community Center. Address: 876 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207. Date: Friday, August 15, From 10 am to 3 PM. To learn more, please contact: Nerrissa Sherrills, FYPS Alliance Coordinator at nsherrills@ccmnyc.org. Thank you to our sponsors & partners: Brooklyn Cares! Community Coalition, Brooklyn Public Library, The Department of Youth & Community Development NYC, Public Health Solutions, BPN, She Connects Management, Community Counseling & Mediation: We're here to help, C.R.C.E.C: Christopher Rose Community Empowerment Campaign, Good Shepherd Sercvices.

This Friday, get free school supplies and resources for the fall at a Back-to-School event this Friday (8/14) at the Prince Joshua Avitto Community Center (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)! Please share! #backtoschool #schoolsupplydrive #backtoschooldrive #nyc #nycschools

A peach background with brown letters reads: "Join a sensory-friendly arts and crafts session, presented by Colorful Minds (a group of high school students from Brooklyn Tech) and Inclusive Services. Let's get creative with a fun craft with lots of textures to explore! All materials will be provided." Graphics of art supplies also appear.

A graphic of two people painting appears above a pink box with text in various colors. The text reads: "'Creative-Thinking' August: Inclusive Kids' Art Workshop. Rugby Library: 1000 Utica Ave; Brooklyn, NY 11203. Saturday, August 9th, 1-2 pm.

Join us this coming Saturday, August 9th, for a fun and inclusive arts and crafts workshop at Rugby library run by Colorful Minds, a group of high school students from Brooklyn Tech!

It's not too late to sign up for a virtual writing workshop with children's author @sallyjplabooks.bsky.social ! Join us for the first session TOMORROW at 4:30 pm. Register here: www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/wri...

Writers' Crew: Write to Discover | Brooklyn Public Library Join Inclusive Services and Extreme Kids & Crew for Writers' Crew: Write to Discover. Learn from two published neurodivergent authors how to unlock your writing potential! This four-session virtual pr...

Register here, and we will send you the link and information about all of the sessions: www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/wri...

#disability #writingworkshop #freeworkshop #virtualwritingworkshop #writingforteens #neurodivergent #neurodivergentauthor

A white rectangle with black lines mimicking notebook paper serves as the background for a flier for a writing workshop. The text reads: "Writers' Crew: Write to Discover with Extreme Kids & Crew, Friday, July 25, 2025, 4:30-5:30 pm, Zoom, Ages 12-18. Learn from two published neurodivergent authors! This is the first of a 4-session virtual program led by authors Eric Bell & Sally J. Pla. Anyone who's curious about writing is welcome! No experience required. Intended for neurodivergent young people but open to all. Registration is required. Register at https://tinyurl.com/writerscrewjuly25. Call 929-549-0814 or email inclusiveservicesevents@bklynlibrary.org with any questions." The headshots of the two authors appear, along with graphic of a notebook with a neurodiversity pride sticker on it, a pen, and a pencil.

We are so excited for this teen writing workshop led by two published authors!! Join @sallyjplabooks.bsky.social and @ericbellwriter.bsky.social to explore identity and creativity this Friday at 4:30 pm ET on Zoom! This workshop is designed for neurodivergent youth but open to all #writing #ND

White text on a blue background reads: On the phone with Ruth DiRoma from INCLUDEnyc We can provide one-to-one help for you and your student with: Busing 504 plans Individualized Education Program (IEP) process Early childhood services and programs Transition planning Community resources Much, much more Call 917.751.4890 or email inclusiveservicesevents@bklynlibrary.org to make an appointment for a phone call.

Do you need personalized advice from an expert about your child's disability? Make an appointment to talk to someone from @includenyc.bsky.social next Wednesday, July 2!

#disability #parent #helpforparents #parentofdisabledchild

There will be a talkback afterwards with the filmmaker. We can't wait! Will you join us Monday at 5 pm at 10 Grand Army Plaza? #PrideMonth #FilmScreening #FreePrideEvents

Join us on Monday at 5 pm for a FREE film screening of "The Ball" by Malgorzata Saniewska, a fascinating documentary about ballroom culture of the 1970s, to celebrate Pride Month!
Find out more at www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/qvn...

A photo of a raised garden bed from above shows four people's arms and torsos as they dig in the dirt with trowels and plant African marigolds.

We planted some flowers on the rooftop garden at the Greenpoint library yesterday afternoon with a group of teens! We can't wait to see them grow throughout the summer!
#inclusivegardening #disability #gardening #librariesofbluesky

A man drives a Home Depot-branded forklift to transport a plastic-wrapped stack of many bags of soil.

A view of a forklift from behind. The man driving it can be seen. Next to it is a library bookmobile.

An Inclusive Services staff member stands next to the stack of bags of soil, which is now placed pallets on the ground next to the Bookmobile in the parking lot of a library branch.

1 ton of dirt has arrived at the Flatlands Branch. We are so excited to start our gardening clubs for the season! #disability #accessiblegardening #inclusiveservices #gardeningclub #library