The Arc of Shelby County: Disability Awareness Section Open House
New Disability Awareness Section at the Public Library Sponsored by The Arc of Shelby County and the Shelbyville VC Aktion Club
Janet Wallace, Director of the Shelbyville/Shelby County Public Library has announced that the new Disability Awareness Section of the Library is now open for use by the public. Following is a summary of the books included, by disability:
Asperger’s Syndrome – 15
Autism Spectrum – 26
Autism/Asperger’s – 6
Down Syndrome – 23
Health and Food – 6
Other Disabilities – 18
Parent Information – 27
Teachers Information – 17
Fiction – 12
All members of The Arc, the Aktion Club and the public are invited to attend the open house on May 22nd at the Library. Come by and take a look at how the staff of the library have set-up a special section for the families that have a special needs member. This is one of the most up-to-date selection of books in this area. They cover every type of developmental delay and every age group.