Welcoming Neurodivergent and Disabled Patrons in the Library

This event includes attendee participation on mic and camera.

This is the third session in the Crash Course: Inclusive and Accessible Library Experiences for People with Disabilities series, which is available for registration as a bundle.

Description

In this session, the instructor will cover:

• Examples of programs, collections, spaces, and services that include and support people with disabilities in libraries.
• Community assessment tools and co-creation methodologies (OF/BY/FOR ALL and Harwood Institute).
• Definitions of compliance, accessibility, and universal design as well as examples of space assessments.

The session will include breakout discussion and reflections about existing library services and spaces and possibilities for growth and improvement.

About the Instructor

Librarian, author, trainer, administrator, teacher, and consultant Renee Grassi is an advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in libraries, schools, and communities. As a neurodivergent librarian herself, Renee has worked in public libraries for nearly twenty years, developing award-winning library initiatives that welcome and support disabled residents and their families and caregivers. Learn more at reneegrassi.com.

This event will be hosted in Zoom. Automatic captions will be enabled for this event. This event will feature breakout rooms throughout. While the main room will be recorded, and registrants will receive access to the recording, breakout rooms will not be recorded.

If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact us at ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.