BROOMFIELD, Colo. — A local firefighter is taking his experience as a dad and bringing it to work. He created a tool that eases stress, fear, and anxiety for kids experiencing an emergency. His ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Nueces County Public Libraries was awarded a $10,000 grant by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The grant came under it's Texas Reads Grant Program and is ...

A grant is helping local libraries help families who have children who are sensitive to loud noises or light, or are on the autism spectrum. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A grant is helping local libraries ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — If you have a child or know one with sensory issues, then you should head to your local library. Nueces County public libraries are now circulating sensory backpacks. The ...

The backpacks soon be available to be checked out at Fox River Valley Public Library District branches aren’t filled with your run-of-the-mill school supplies. They contain things like weighted lap ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa-- MEDIC EMS in Davenport is seeing a need for a new tool on their rigs. Right now, they are testing out "sensory bags". Bright yellow backpacks filled with toys, headphones, blankets ...

Sensory backpacks are available at Rapides Parish Library locations to help support children during their visits, according to a news release. The system received 10 backpacks after "a generous ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) is packed with excitement, but for some race fans, it can be an overwhelming shock to the senses. A local non-profit is making free sensory ...

NEOSHO, Mo. — This month is Global Accessibility Awareness Month. Thursday was Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a day set aside, in the month of May, to highlight the resources available for folks ...