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<p class="MsoNormal">Is your library struggling with accessibility? Accessibility can pertain to your library building, programming and even your library website. See below for a number of webinar and courses available to help your library to become accessible
to all!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/132-accessibility.php">Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design in Libraries</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dates: February 4th through March 1st, 2019<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Price: $175<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Approximately 15% of the population worldwide live with some type of disability, making individuals with disabilities an important and often underserved constituency for libraries. Despite this, many libraries overlook simple and affordable
measures that could improve their accessibility. In this course, you will learn concrete techniques for improving your library’s accessibility for individuals with a wide range of disabilities. You will learn the meaning of accessibility and universal design
and how these apply in a library setting through a combination of readings, hands-on exercises, online discussions, and demonstration videos.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Students who complete the assignments will have concrete ideas for integrating accessibility and universal design principles into library workflows. This four-week course will cover techniques and tools improving the accessibility of digital
media content and making your library more inviting and inclusive for individuals with disabilities, with a particular focus on free tools. It also includes an overview of basic web accessibility topics. Participants who are currently working in libraries
will leave the course with documents and resources that they can take back to their workplace.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">At the end of this course, students will be able to:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Define accessibility and universal design<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Integrate accessibility and universal design into workflows at their libraries<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Evaluate and improve online accessibility<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Identify tools that can be used for testing website accessibility<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Write an accessibility policy<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/197-autism-spectrum.php">Autism Spectrum Disorders and Libraries: Developing Welcoming and Accessible Library Resources and Services for Patrons on the Spectrum</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dates: April 1st through 26th, 2019<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Price: $175<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 59 children have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD impacts all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups and is a pervasive developmental disorder which is present across
the lifespan. As such, a notable portion of patrons served by school, public, and academic libraries presents with ASD or is otherwise “on the spectrum”. Individuals with ASD may have different accessibility and communication challenges than their neurotypical
peers. This course will provide librarians with a better understanding of ASD, effective means of communicating individuals with ASD, strategies for designing inviting and accessible library environments and programming, and suggestions for building relationships
with community partners to better serve the needs of patrons with ASD.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The instructor has a unique background in being a second career librarian after having worked as a psychologist for 20 years and having extensive experiencing in performing psychological evaluations for ASD.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">By the end of the course, students will:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Develop a better understanding of ASD as it presents in children, adolescents, and adults. Improve communication skills with individuals with ASD including nonverbal communication
and de-escalating/redirecting challenging behaviors and interactions.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Design an autism friendly library environment which is welcoming, accessible, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Work with community partners to develop potential referral sources, training opportunities, mental health programming, and services to benefit patrons with ASD.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://www.railslibraries.info/events/131043">Accessible to All: Serving Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities</a> (archived)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Join two leaders in the field to learn about models of service, programming and technologies that create a welcoming library environment for young patrons with disabilities. Learn about dynamic programs being offered at public libraries
around the Chicagoland area that can be replicated at your library. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Presenters: Renee Grassi, Youth Department Director, Glen Ellyn Public Library, and Holly Jin, Community Engagement Supervisor, Skokie Public Library. Holly and Renee are the co-founders of the SNAILS (http://snailsgroup.blogspot.com) networking
group and have presented webinars and programs on the topic of inclusive libraries at various state and national conferences.<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Evette M. Atkin<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Continuing Education Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:atkine@michigan.gov">atkine@michigan.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">517.335.1495<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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