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Making Storytime More Accessible to Children with Disabilities
January 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST
This webinar is offered exclusively to PLAN member libraries and their staff.
According to the CDC, 1 in 20 children have a diagnosed disability. What’s more, stigma and fear may be barriers for families with children with disabilities who may not feel welcome at the library and may not think Storytime is right for them.
In this presentation, learn how storytime can act as a bridge and connector for families with children with disabilities, providing information, resources, and community.
Attendees will gather strategies for planning and implementation to make your storytime more welcoming and inclusive to children with disabilities.
About the Presenter: 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 reneegrassi.com.
Please note: If you use assistive technology and the format of any material present within this training site interferes with your ability to access information, please email [email protected]. In your correspondence, please indicate the nature of your accessibility issue, the preferred format in which to receive the material, the online course title, and your contact information.
This project has been funded under the provisions of the Library Cooperative Grant program, which is administered by the Florida Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.