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Program
Did you ever wish you had a chunk of time to really focus on learning about disabilities, disability cultures, and the library experiences and needs of these community members? To talk honestly with peers and get real practical tips and answers? Join us at this discussion for concrete, useful information, service tips, own-voices pieces (written and video) for small group discussion, and open Q&A with self-advocates. Learn about patrons who are Deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, low-vision, physically disabled,living with chronic illness, other other disabilities. Presented with ALA attendees who self-identify as disabled.
ALA Unit/Subunit: ASGCLA
Meeting Type: Program
Cost: Included with full conference registration.
Open/Closed: Open
Chancey Fleet
Assistive Technology Training Coordinator
New York Public Library - Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
Carrie Banks
Supervising Librarian, Inclusive Services
Brooklyn Public Library
Shanna Hollich
Collections Management Librarian
Wilson College
Jay Brite
User Experience Librarian
University Of Maryland Libraries
Ashley Biggs
Outreach Librarian
MD State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Mike Marlin
Director
California Braille and Talking Book Library
Kaitlyn Hodges
Reader Advisory Librarian
South Carolina State Library- Talking Book Services
Tina Deifallah
Branch Manager
Montgomery County (MD) Public Libraries
Evelyn Keolian
Librarian - Assistive Resources Center
Chicago Public Library