Program Type:
Self-paced- Registration is available for this event.
- Registration will close on February 23, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Program Description
Event Details
On-demand, self-paced course | Registered participants have access for 6 months
Learn how to make your library programs accessible to every patron.
People with disabilities deserve to be visible and participating members of all aspects of community life, including and especially public libraries. Programming plays a crucial role in cultivating connections, increasing understanding, and supporting lifelong learning across abilities. In this course, you will learn how to design public library programs that support, include, represent, and elevate library users with disabilities across the lifespan. Acquire strategies for creating user-centered programming experiences and gather ideas for making all library programs more welcoming to neurodivergent and disabled users.
Learning Objectives:
- Create and deploy community assessment to solicit feedback about library programming and the experiences of people with disabilities.
- Understand and implement the OF/BY/FOR/ALL methodology to community engagement and library program development.
- Support users with physical disabilities.
- Create outcome-driven and community responsive library programs for children, teens, and adults with disabilities.
- Identify and implement strategies to make all library programs more welcoming for library users with disabilities.
- Articulate and apply best practices for developing positive, transparent, and trusting relationships with community partners and disability organizations.
Presenter:
Renee Grassi, Accessibility Consultant and Librarian
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 empower disabled residents and their families and caregivers. Learn more at reneegrassi.com.
CALL Training Partner for this Event: Library Journal
Track: Accessibility
Additional Information
Enrollment Statement
I understand that a space will be reserved for me in this learning opportunity at a cost to CALL, and if I am unable to attend this learning opportunity, I will cancel my enrollment as soon as possible and before the start date.
Single Enrollment Disclaimer
I understand that I can register for only one course at a time (no concurrent courses). If I do not attend this course, I understand that I may forfeit the opportunity to enroll in additional CALL courses during this fiscal year.