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 […]
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 presentation will provide information to better understand neurodiversity in a range of presentations, improve interactions with neurodiverse patrons, and design inclusive and accessible programming for […]
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 […]
