Developing Library Services for Teens with Disabilities

To register for this webinar please follow this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3617399202791/WN_xcTHaeynRYqitqHD2bJyog. Sessions are free and available only to members of the Michigan library community. Registrants will receive instructions and a link to attend the session directly from PCI after they register.

Public libraries have a mission to serve and include all members of the community, including teens with disabilities. In this webinar, develop a comprehensive plan to welcome teens with disabilities at your library. In this workshop, attendees will learn about collections and technologies for teens with disabilities, innovative programs ideas, and suggestions for outreach and forging partnerships in the community.

Participants will also learn how to develop best practices for building relationships with teens, working with caregivers, and inclusive customer service.

As a result of this program, attendees will:

• Learn about issues facing teens with disabilities and possible barriers to library access
• Gather at least 5 tips for building positive and trusting relationships with teens with disabilities
• Learn about at least 5 ideas for library programs for teens with disabilities
• Learn about at least 3 ideas for library and community partnerships to support teens with disabilities

Instructor: Author, trainer, librarian, administrator, teacher, and accessibility 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 over 17 years, developing award-winning library initiatives that welcome, support, and welcome disabled residents and their families and caregivers. Learn more at www.reneegrassi.com.

PCI Webinars are recorded and available to members of the Michigan library community in the Library of Michigan's Niche Staff Skills Academy about a week after they air. New webinars will be in the New category for several weeks. You do not need to register for a webinar in order to view it later in the Staff Skills Academy.

This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.