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Neurodivergent Resources

The Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library is the municipal public library for Washington Township residents. We encourage all children to participate in library programming including those with disabilities, those that may identify as neurodivergent, or on the autism spectrum, to the best of their ability. Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

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Level Up Your Library Mini-Grant
In 2023, the Margaret E. Heggan Free Library was awarded a Level Up Your Library Mini-Grant from LibraryLinkNJ. The project is entitled “Connecting Communities: Providing for Neurodivergent Patrons” and the grant amount of $5,000 will be used to train staff on serving neurodivergent patrons, to administer sensory friendly programming for children, to make the library more accessible and welcoming for our neurodivergent patrons, and to remove barriers for our neurodivergent patrons. The Level Up Your Library mini-grants programs is supported by funds from LibraryLinkNJ. LibraryLinkNJ, the New Jersey Library Cooperative, and its services are funded by the New Jersey State Library, which is responsible for the coordination, promotion and funding of the New Jersey Library Network.

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