Tactile tools.
Elyse Bouvier, Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning
Oct. 16, 2024
²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ neurodiversity initiative launches Tactile Toolkits
Neuro-inclusive resources for ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ students are available across campus
Rica Bandigas, Work-Integrated Learning for Neurodivergent Students Initiative co-op student, helps distribute Tactile Toolkits.
Travis Dickie, Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning
The (WIL ND) Initiative is partnering with various departments across the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ to make tactile tools more widely available. Tactile tools, sometimes called "fidgets" or "stims," help people focus and self-regulate. This is especially true for neurodivergent people.ÌýÌý
On Oct. 3 and 7, offices from across campus came together at the to assemble and distribute Tactile Toolkits. These kits feature a variety of different tactile tools for one to spin, twist, pop and explore.ÌýÌý
As part of ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½â€™s broader commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, Tactile Toolkits are now available at more than 15 different places across campus, including the Office of the Registrar and Student Accessibility Services. The faculties of Science, Arts, Veterinary Medicine and Graduate Studies, as well as the Cumming School of Medicine, will also have Tactile Toolkits in their offices.
Tactile Toolkits available across campus.
Travis Dickie, Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning
The Tactile Toolkits would not be possible without the generous input of ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ students, staff, faculty and alumni that have partnered with the WIL ND Initiative to share their lived experiences of neurodiversity. This project was also made possible by the tactile tool designs available at Printables.com and the generous funding of the . All tactile tools were 3D printed at the .
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