Inclusive Services

10/28/2025

"Many aspects of our society are not set up to allow visual thinkers."

American schools are screening out too many of our visual and spatial thinkers.

10/28/2025

Inclusive Services at the Brooklyn Public Library proudly hosted its inaugural Include Con on Sunday, October 26, at the Central Library. This event showcased a commitment to diversity and accessibility within our community. Don’t miss the captivating photos capturing the excitement and engagement from the day!

10/28/2025

Free Family Workshop! Family Guide to Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities

Wednesday October 29, 2025 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Topic: Family Guide to Transition Planning: Preparing Students with Disabilities for Life after High School

In this workshop, families and professionals will learn about the transition planning process, requirements, and postsecondary options to prepare students for adult life and new educational, employment, and independent living settings.

Free Family Workshop! Family Guide to Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities Free Family Workshop! Family Guide to Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities 411 411 people viewed this event. Topic: Family Guide to Transition Planning: Preparing Students with Disabilities for Lif...

10/28/2025

"Clinicians who treat autistic children must help their young patients’ families navigate a cacophony of theories and advice. "

The Trump administration’s embrace of unproven or debunked theories about vaccines and Tylenol has left doctors fielding questions from worried parents.

10/27/2025

"For parents, this study validates what many have long observed."

Children with autism are far more likely than others to have ongoing gastrointestinal issues and these tummy troubles are often linked to other challenges ranging from sleep to behavior.

10/27/2025

In case you missed Include Con...

10/27/2025

"Black individuals are more likely than white individuals to experience childhood adversity, and children who have these experiences are more likely to struggle in school and have emotional and behavioral challenges."

Awareness of often-unseen factors — from implicit bias to communication differences — can help clinicians remove barriers for Black patients, who are disproportionately impacted by structural inequities in healthcare.

10/26/2025

HAPPENING TODAY!

Include Con
Sunday, October 26 / 9 am – 1 pm
Central Library
Ages 12+

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 alley
· Make comics with professional artists
· Play D&D
· Hang out in the video game lounge
· Take a breather in the sensory rooms
· Get free comics & other exciting stuff
…all of it sensory-friendly for neurodivergent attendees!

Registration required. Register at https://tinyurl.com/IncludeCon. Call (929) 549-1014 or email inclusiveservicesevents@bklynlibrary.org with any questions or if you need interpretation. This is an accessible event.

Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented products while using this space.

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 professional artistsPlay D&DHang out in the video game loungeTake a breather in the sensory roomsGet fr...

10/25/2025

HAPPENING TOMORROW!

Include Con
Sunday, October 26 / 9 am – 1 pm
Central Library
Ages 12+

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 alley
· Make comics with professional artists
· Play D&D
· Hang out in the video game lounge
· Take a breather in the sensory rooms
· Get free comics & other exciting stuff
…all of it sensory-friendly for neurodivergent attendees!

Registration required. Register at https://tinyurl.com/IncludeCon. Call (929) 549-1014 or email inclusiveservicesevents@bklynlibrary.org with any questions or if you need interpretation. This is an accessible event.

Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented products while using this space.

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 professional artistsPlay D&DHang out in the video game loungeTake a breather in the sensory roomsGet fr...

10/24/2025

Fall Sustainable Saturday @ Compass

Saturday, October 25, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 300 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Please join us for our annual Fall Community Event featuring activities, food, music, and free books & winter gear! All activities connect to our values of sustainability, equity, and inclusion! All are welcome!

More about Compass Charter School: Compass Charter School is an inquiry-based, progressive elementary school that opened in the fall of 2014 in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. We are committed to providing an experiential and democratic elementary experience to all children, with intentional access for children who typically do not get access to progressive education (children with special needs, children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and English language learners). Our Integrated Curriculum centers sustainability in all forms: environmental, racial, and economic justice. Our staff works interdependently in collaborative teams and engages in professional inquiry (instructional coaching, reflection, restorative and trauma-informed practices). Compass enrolls approximately 330 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. In the spring of 2025, Compass was approved to expand to include middle school grades (6th-8th) and small, multi-age inclusive classes. Visit our website to sign up for a tour. brooklyncompass.org

Fall Sustainable Saturday @ Compass Fall Sustainable Saturday @ Compass 72 72 people viewed this event. Please join us for our annual Fall Community Event featuring activities, food, music, and free books & winter gear! All activities connect to our values of sustainability, equity, and inclusion! A...

10/24/2025

Include Con
Sunday, October 26 / 9 am – 1 pm
Central Library
Ages 12+

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 alley
· Make comics with professional artists
· Play D&D
· Hang out in the video game lounge
· Take a breather in the sensory rooms
· Get free comics & other exciting stuff
…all of it sensory-friendly for neurodivergent attendees!

Registration required. Register at https://tinyurl.com/IncludeCon. Call (929) 549-1014 or email inclusiveservicesevents@bklynlibrary.org with any questions or if you need interpretation.

This is an accessible event. Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented products while using this space.

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 professional artistsPlay D&DHang out in the video game loungeTake a breather in the sensory roomsGet fr...

10/24/2025

Join us in exploring the woodlands and meadows of beautiful Brooklyn Bridge Park! Enjoy coastal views of the city and the waterbirds on the East River.

Accessibility is enhanced by birding guide and educator Alexandra Wang (Avian Alex), M.S. Ed., who offers augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) pamphlets, Braille pamphlets and plush birds for an inclusive birding tour. Further accommodations can be requested in advance by emailing Alex at alexmwang1992@gmail.com.

The group will meet at the park entrance near Pier 1, located at 2 Furman Street. Registration encouraged. Free.

Accessibility and Directions:
Brooklyn Bridge Park contains paved paths and a restroom near the meeting location. Pier 1 can be reached by the NYC Ferry, New York Water Taxi, and Governors Island Ferry. The A/C, F, and 2/3 trains stop near the meeting location, as well as the B67 and B69 buses. For more information about Brooklyn Bridge Park's amenities and map, visit the park's website.

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