SensoryPEN® adds accessibility to StoryWalk®, Story Trail, Story Stroll, Story Hike, Book Walks, Storybook Walks and Trail Tales. SensoryPEN® adds Audio Description (AD), multi-language, and screen-free interactive activities.
Make Your StoryWalk® or Story Trial Accessible
What is StoryWalk®?
A StoryWalk® or Story Trail is an outdoor interpretive exhibit featuring a children's storybook that visitors can explore at their own pace. The story's pages are taken apart and displayed two at a time in reusable sign holders mounted on posts along a pathway or nature trail. These self-guided experiences encourage human connection, enhance interaction, and enable participants to pick up on subtle non-verbal cues, resulting in memorable shared moments in nature.
Why Make it Accessible?
SensoryPEN® is specifically designed as an accessibility tool to help people with disabilities enjoy equal opportunities. Its primary purpose is to make physical sites and exhibits accessible to individuals with diverse needs without requiring screens, internet, or complex technology so more people can be reached.
*Accessibility is required for self-guided tours under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
How AD Helps
An auditory description can convey what 1,000 words cannot for individuals with visual or cognitive disabilities! AD offers a spoken narrative of the scene and characters, detailing their movements and actions, thus making the story accessible to those with such disabilities. The script can be recorded personally or created professionally, incorporating voiceover artists, background sounds, and diverse vocal tones.
Multilingual Narration Expands Accessibility
Many families come to the United States without speaking English. To help them feel welcomed and included in the story trail tour, consider incorporating the most commonly spoken second language in your city alongside dual language story trails. This way, they can fully enjoy the experience just like everyone.
Standard targets are only 1" in diameter, the audio is stored in SensoryPEN®, and operates without wi-fi, an app, phone or screen.