The Novi Public Library’s Universal Access Collection provides resources for individuals with diverse abilities, including, but not limited to, physical disabilities, visual impairments, hearing impairments, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and developmental disabilities. This collection also supports those who work with these individuals, such as caregivers, educators, and family members. It includes Braille Books and Access Kits. The collection aims to create more equitable access to library resources for patrons whose needs may not be met by traditional collections. 

ACCESS Kits 

The ACCESS Kits at the Novi Public Library are designed to support children and adults with differing abilities, along with their families, caregivers, and teachers. These kits provide hands-on materials and resources aimed at helping individuals learn and practice essential social and life skills. Whether used for educational purposes or daily living, ACCESS Kits offer tools to foster independence, communication, and personal development in an inclusive, supportive way. 

Themes include: 

  • Alphabet 
  • American Sign Language 
  • Community Helpers 
  • Dental Hygiene 
  • Emotions 
  • Fine Motor Skills 
  • Getting Dressed 
  • Gross Motor Skills 
  • Healthy Eating 
  • Sensory Hearing 
  • Sensory Touch 
  • Social Skills 
  • Toilet Training 
  • Yoga 

Braille Books 

The Braille Book Collection at the Novi Public Library features youth fiction, youth nonfiction, picture books, and board books designed for individuals with vision impairments, including those who are blind or have low vision. These books use Braille, a tactile writing system read by touch, allowing readers to experience stories and educational content through embossed text. The collection aims to provide engaging and accessible reading options for Braille readers of all ages, supporting literacy and fostering a love of reading among individuals with visual impairments.

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Kit #1 Emotions

Replacement Cost: $80.00
Feelings book    Emotion Kit    Visual Feeling Board

Kit #2 Self-Regulation

Replacement Cost: $115.00
Self Regulation & Mindfulness Book    Blue disc   
I'm on a warning card    It was supposed to be sunny book

Kit #3 Getting Dressed

Replacement Cost: $65.00
 Getting dressed how tos     Getting dressed tools        

Kit #4 Dental Hygiene

Replacement Cost: $105.00
Dental Hygiene     Dental Hygiene     Dental Hygiene

Kit #5 Yoga

Replacement Cost: $80.00
Yoga     Yoga

Kit #6 Sensory - Touch

Replacement Cost: $75.00
Sensory Touch Tools     Sensory Touch Tools     Too Sticky Book
   

Kit #7 Sensory - Hearing

Replacement Cost: $75.00
Sensory Hearing Books     Sensory Hearing Tools

Kit #8 Social Skills

Replacement Cost: $105.00
Social Skills Tools     Social Skills Tools

Social Skills Tools     Can I Play Too Book

Kit #9 Alphabet

Replacement Cost: $60.00

Alphabet     Alphabet

Kit #10 American Sign Language (ASL)

Replacement Cost: $65.00
American Sign Language Tools     American Sign Language

Kit #11 Community Helpers

Replacement Cost: $110.00
Community Helpers     Community Helpers

Kit #12 Healthy Eating

Replacement Cost: $100.00
Cookbook for children with special needs     Health Eating Tools

Health Eating Chart     Health Eating Chart
 

Kit #13 Fine Motor Skills

Replacement Cost: $110.00

Fine Motor Skills Tools     Fine Motor Skills Books     Early Intervention Games

Kit #14 Gross Motor Skills

Replacement Cost: $100.00
Activities for Kids Books     Activities for kids
 

Kit #15 Toilet Training

Replacement Cost: $110.00
Toilet Training     Toilet Training

Toilet Training     Toilet Training