by Jamie Matczak | Oct 6, 2023 | Inclusive Services
Welcome to fall, everyone! I hope you all get to enjoy this special time of year that welcomes the changing of the season. Since this month is the WLA Fall Conference, I wanted to highlight some inclusive offerings that the conference has in store: Wednesday –...
by Jamie Matczak | Sep 1, 2023 | Inclusive Services
Resources: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has published its 2023 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan: There is a public comment period open through Wednesday, September 27 (approximately midnight, 11:59 a.m.). Public feedback is...
by Jamie Matczak | Aug 7, 2023 | Inclusive Services
As we begin the end of summer I am sure we are all planning for next year. I hope you will reach out to me to share any ideas you would like to see as inclusive offerings. -Sherry Resources: DPLA launches The Banned Book Club to ensure access to banned books: Readers...
by Jamie Matczak | Mar 2, 2023 | Inclusive Services
March is Women’s History Month, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s BadgerLink Online Library has a variety of resources to learn, commemorate, and celebrate the impact women have had in American history. Additionally, the Library of Congress,...
by Jamie Matczak | Feb 8, 2023 | Inclusive Services
Welcome to February! February is Black History Month. This month-long holiday is important because many of us are woefully unaware of the depth, breadth, and relevance of Black history. While we still work to remind our loved ones and colleagues that the need for...
by Jamie Matczak | Jan 5, 2023 | Inclusive Services
Happy new year y’all! This month is National Braille Literacy Month and I just wanted to highlight a few things you may not know about Braille: Many sighted people don’t realize most individuals who are proficient in braille learned it in school as children....