Disability Inclusion in Library Services
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To best serve patrons with disabilities, we need to
understand their community, culture, and needs. In this on-demand webinar, you will explore disability experiences, how to provide safe and inclusive spaces, and
how to serve patrons through programming and collections. Although the examples
are youth focused, they can be adapted for any age.
Originally presented October 17, 2023.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this on-demand webinar, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate books about disabled characters for good or harmful representation;
- Understand how to structure programs to set patrons up for success; and
- Dispel at least two harmful myths that keep people with disabilities out of community spaces.
Who Should Attend
This on-demand webinar is intended for all public library staff.
Panelists
Shelley Harris is a neurodivergent children’s
librarian in Oak Park, IL, with a passion for early literacy, serving and
celebrating the disability community, and exploring technology. She has a
younger brother with a rare genetic syndrome who has used augmentative
communication for thirty years, which inspired her to earn a Bachelors in
Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
She previously worked as a one-to-one paraprofessional with autistic children.
Everything she has learned from these experiences is funneled into creating
inclusive and engaging library services and spaces for kids and tweens with
disabilities, and helping families connect with services in the community. She
can often be found practicing storytime songs with her black lab, Bingo.
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Accommodations
This on-demand webinar is closed captioned in English (United States).
If you have a physical or communication need that may affect your access to this on-demand webinar, please contact us at plawebinars@ala.org or 800-545-2433 ext. 5PLA (5752) prior to registering so we can attempt to provide appropriate accommodations.
Tech Requirements
To play this on-demand webinar you should use a browser with native HTML5 support. Please use the most up-to-date version available of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, or Edge. A fast Internet connection and computer is recommended.
Contact
This webinar is presented by the Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).
If you have questions or problems accessing a recording, send a message to plawebinars@ala.org or call 800-545-2433 ext. 5PLA (5752).
