Children and Young People with Special Needs
Children with learning difficulties and disabilities are welcome in
Birmingham Libraries
Email: young.libraries@birmingham.gov.uk
Disability Resources in Libraries
Facilities in Centre for the Child
Resources in Community Libraries
Resources in Central Library
Dyslexia
Dyslexia Spotlight Pack
Dyslexia booklist
Barrington Stoke books - an easier to read format for children and young people with dyslexia
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Spotlight Pack - information for parents and carers
Deaf and Hard of Hearing booklist - positive images for children and young people
Signed picture books and videos
Visual Impairment
Visual Impairment Spotlight Pack - information for parents and carers
Visual impairment booklist - positive images for children and young people
Mobility
Mobility difficulties booklist - positive images for children and young people
Support
Fun in Brum - Short Breaks for disabled children and young people and their families
Links
Useful websites for people with disabilities
Special Kids in the UK - a website which offers information, support and contact between families of children with special needs.
Healthy Books - a website with lists of recommended books on a wide range of topics covering health and well-being.
Something Special - a great site from CBeebies designed for children with special needs featuring games, stories and songs. Includes signing.
Please note: We are not responsible for the content of other organisations' websites.
Information for People with a Disability