Accessibility Resources
We encourage cohort libraries to seek out ways to support their community with disabilities.
Here are some resources developed by 91´«Ã½ and partners that we think you will find useful.
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Developed by the Libraries Transforming Communities Grant Program
Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant is part of 91´«Ã½’s longtime commitment to preparing library workers for the expanding role of libraries. The initiative is offered in partnership with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Recommended Resources any library can use:
Download "Serving Patrons with Disabilities in Small and Rural Libraries: Practitioner's Guide"
Highlights:
- Disability Inclusion and Accessibility is the Law (pg. 7)
- Disability Etiquette- Basic Rules of Thumb (pg. 11)
- What are ableist microaggressions? (pg. 13)
- Engage People with Disabilities (in making decisions) (pg. 15)
Download the "Accessible Conversations in Small and Rural Libraries Facilitation Guide"
Read "Accessibility in Libraries: A Landscape Review"
The Libraries Transforming Communities Grant Program is currently accepting applications for round 3 of 4.
Learn more about this opportunity
