Equipment

The library now owns approximately 3500 pieces of equipment. As funding allows we strive to increase and vary our choice of equipment to meet our members needs.

The equipment has been broken down into several categories to assist the running of the library and to facilitate the matching of individual needs to the resources we have available

These are:

• Specialist
• Musical Instruments
• Threading
• Soft Play and Tactile
• Lets Pretend / Role Play
• Construction
• Games
• Activity Toys
• Outdoor and Adventure
• Mobility
• Snoezelen Multi Sensory Equipment
• Computer Software
• Stacking/Shape Sorting
• Construction
• Jigsaw/Inset Board
• Waterplay
• Tracking

Snoezelen

People with learning disabilities often have a primary need for stimulation, and are sometimes prevented from expressing and fulfilling this need in an appropriate way. Snoezelen was developed specifically to meet their needs. The equipment offers a range of sensory stimulation involving:

• Sight
• Touch
• Smell
• Hearing
• Movement

Other Information

The equipment can be used in a large centre or at home, can be enjoyed by people with or without a disability, so in other words can be adapted and enjoyed on a large or small scale

The W.R.K. Supa mobility bikes are amongst the most popular pieces of equipment. Built to withstand sturdy use they are extremely safe and fitted with supports providing opportunity to exercise and strengthen muscles.

The price of specialist equipment (e.g. bikes, snoezelen, musical instruments and computer software) often means that many of our members are unable to try and benefit from this experience. We have been able to purchase these items with the help of

• Children in Need
• Northern Rock Foundation
• Coalfields Regeneration
• Baily Thomas
• Local Industries and Other Bodies