This session unpacks the legal requirements for communication access under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and provides a guide to effective use of accommodations such as interpreters, captioning, front-line communication techniques, and more. We’ll also cover easy and inexpensive solutions that can be used by library staff at all levels. At the conclusion of this […]
They may have attended storytime with their preschoolers, checked out books about parenting, and used the library to help their highschoolers find jobs or complete college applications but now they […]
Learn the benefits of using American Sign Language with babies and toddlers, as well as ways to incorporate signs into your programs and educate caregivers. Participants will leave with a […]
Neurodiversity acknowledges and celebrates learning and thinking differences in individuals. Diagnoses such as ADHD, learning disorders, sensory processing disorder, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are all forms of neurodiversity. This […]
The National Alliance of Mental Illness estimates that one in five children, teens, and adults suffer from a mental illness. With libraries functioning as a hub of the communities they […]
Have you ever heard about physical literacy? Do you want to learn more about how you could implement more movement-based programs in your library? For almost two decades now, Jenn […]
This program is designed for library employees looking to improve their ability to serve and communicate with the Spanish-speaking community. With a focus on common Spanish words and phrases specifically […]
Would you like to be able to say a few phrases in Spanish to help Spanish-speakers feel welcome? In this webinar, you will learn some basic vocabulary to greet patrons, […]
You may be familiar with jigsaw puzzles, chess and even Dungeons and Dragons in your local libraries, but what about all these new board games on store shelves? What are […]
