Inclusive Services

11/14/2025

"Thus our goal was to provide an opportunity for these families to truly enjoy our ‘Friday Night Lights’ experience.”

Inspired by a single student, a high school added a sensory-friendly section to its football stands and in the process allowed many to experience Friday night lights for the first time.

11/13/2025

"In the basement of Staten Island Technical High School, there’s a little cafe where students with special needs are learning jobs skills."

Eight students from a special needs program are co-located at Staten Island Tech.

11/13/2025

NYC School Bus App
Introducing the city's new way to track your child's bus rides to and from school.

The NYC School Bus App is a mobile application for families that shows the real-time location of the bus and provides notifications about their child(ren) boarding and exiting the bus.

11/13/2025

"Keep a log of anything that may not appear to be compliant with your child’s IEP or 504 Plan, and save all emails and communications about your child’s services."

Cuts at the Department of Education threaten the special education protections established in the IDEA 50 years ago by gutting the department responsible for enforcing them. Here is how parents can protect the services and accommodations their kids need and deserve at school.

11/12/2025

Music for Autism Presents: Boyd Meets Girl
Saturday, November 15 / 1–2 pm
Brooklyn Heights Library

Join us for a free, interactive, in-person, autismfriendly concert! Boyd Meets Girl is a duo who has toured around the world playing music across genres, from classical to rock and R&B. Australian Guitarist Rupert Boyd has toured around the world and performed at Carnegie Hall and the Cathedral of St John the Divine. American cellist Laura Metcalf has played in chamber ensembles from South Africa to Argentina, Qatar, and Mongolia. Her debut solo album reached #7 on the Billboard Charts. These two are long-time Music for Autism favorites – register to see them play before spots run out!

For more information or with any questions, call 917-751-4890 or e-mail inclusiveservicesevents@bklynlibrary.org.

You must RSVP in advance for this in-person event. To register, go to: https://www.musicforautism.org/concert/nov-15-25/ or email rsvp@musicforautism.org.

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

11/12/2025

On Thursday, November 13th, 2025 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am

"Talking to Your Child About an Autism Diagnosis"

Dr. Michelle Gorenstein will provide age-appropriate, evidenced based strategies and expert guidance to parents and caregivers to help them navigate discussing their child's autism diagnosis with their child. Essential tips and resources for caregivers will be shared.

11/11/2025

ADA Accessible Transportation Forum
Thursday, November 20 / 5–7 pm
Brooklyn Heights Library

This hybrid event is also available on Zoom
Do you check the “accessible trip” box on the MTA’s Plan-A-Trip feature? Then this forum is for you! Learn about the new apps. Hear from accessible transportation experts. Ask your questions. Check out resource tables. Meet representatives from
• Access-A-Ride
• NYC Ferries
• MTA Accessibility
• Department of Transportation
• And much, much more

The future of accessibility rides with us!

Join Inclusive Services and the ADA Accessibility Transportation Group to get answers.

11/11/2025

"Queens special ed teacher builds student confidence with help from some unlikely friends."

As CBS News New York's Elle McLogan found out, the hands-on, outdoor lesson plan has been nothing short of life-changing.

11/11/2025

"We use strategically placed Post-It notes to remind my son of his morning and evening tasks."

What do essential oils, a quick run in the woods, and chewy necklaces have in common? They're all tried-and-true focus strategies recommended by ADDitude readers with children who are easily distracted from their homework.

11/09/2025

Your Library Card Comes with Perks!
What else can you do with your Brooklyn Public Library card?
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DISCOVER YOUR CITY WITH Culture PassExplore local museums & attractions with Culture Pass! If you have a library card from the Brooklyn Public Library, Queens Public Library, or New York Public Library (serving the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island), you can reserve free passes to 100+ cultural...

11/08/2025

HAPPENING TODAY!

Arts and Crafts with KEEN!
Saturday, November 8 / 10:30–11:30 am
Brooklyn Heights Library Children's Craft Room

Join an adaptive Arts and Crafts session sponsored by KEEN! Youth with disabilities and volunteers come together for one-to-one projects. Projects can range from coloring by numbers, friendship bracelets, and pom-pom, feather, or sticker masterpieces...whatever materials are available to bring your imagination to life! Let’s get creative and have some fun!

For more information, call (718) 253-4948 or email: inclusiveservicesevents@bklynlibrary.org.

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