RIMAC Newsletter

October, 2024

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RHODE ISLAND MATERIALS ACCESS CENTER


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TECHACCESS OF RHODE ISLAND

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Updates to the Library

 










Ch..ch..ch..changes


The RIMAC library website is continually evolving to enhance navigation and assist you in finding exactly what you need.

What’s new and different?

  • A calendar on the home page now shows delivery dates, closures, and book suggestions that correspond with specific dates.
  • A link for newsletter sign-ups
  • A shareable link for colleagues to join RIMAC
  • Updates to the Explore page designed to help you locate specific items, including:
  • A newly refreshed visual inventory of all the recently completed Life Skills Kits from last year's grant, which is a live link as we keep it updated.
 
RIMAC CALENDAR
 

Come visit us!

 

TechACCESS of Rhode Island is hosting an Open House on November 6th, from 12:00 to 5:00 pm, to showcase its offerings, including the Rhode Island Materials Access Center (RIMAC). Attendees can view various kits, receive assistance with the RIMAC website, and watch demonstrations on creating tactile resources using 3D printing and heat.


Other stations will feature AT tools, AAC tools, equipment demonstrations, and information about ATAP partners.


Door prizes and giveaways will be available, with extra chances to win for those who register in advance.

Register

Featured Resources

Electoral Votes Represented by Volume Innovative set with 3D printed models of all 50 states plus Washington D.C. that helps students students to see, feel, and compare states' electoral votes. Each state (plus DC) has a height proportional to its electoral votes and is labeled in Braille and text. Includes a silver pole for measuring 270 electoral votes, neutral black bases and optional political party bases.


Visual and tactile way of explaining the


Electoral College Vote