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The Magic Table

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Published on 15th March 2023

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Magic table thumbnailDo you work with people with dementia or with learning disabilities? 

The Magic Table (or ‘Tovertafel’ in Dutch) is an award-winning innovation from the Netherlands, and it uses specially designed technology to help people with mid-to-late stage dementia and also adults with learning disabilities.

It consists of a series of colourful and fun interactive light games projected onto the surface of a table which respond to hand and arm movements, and which stimulate physical and cognitive activity as well as encouraging social interaction. You can see these games in action in the following vidoe clips:

  • BBC News

The Magic Table is now available in two locations in Dublin City Libraries, as follows:

The Central Library, Ilac Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1

Walkinstown Library, Percy French Road, Dublin 12

 

Magic Table in action

 

If you work with people with dementia or with learning disabilities and you would like more information or to make a booking, please ring or email as follows:

E: [email protected]

E: [email protected]

Bookings can be made for individuals or for groups of up to six people at a time. Carers/assistants/family members, etc. should attend with the individuals or groups.

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