Please consider registering for “Developing Inclusive Library Services to Teens with Disabilities,” a free webinar from Minitex on September 20th, 2017 at 10am.
Minitex is an Information and Resource Sharing Program of the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the University of Minnesota Libraries.
Webinar Description
Public libraries have a mission to serve and include all members of the community, including teens with disabilities. Librarian and advocate Renee Grassi will show how you can develop a comprehensive plan to welcome teens with disabilities at your library. In this workshop, attendees will learn about collections and technologies for teens with disabilities, innovative programs ideas, and suggestions for outreach and forging partnerships in the community. Participants will also learn how to develop best practices for building relationships with teens, working with caregivers, and inclusive customer service.
Renee Grassi is the Youth Services Manager at Dakota County Library System for the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. She is an Advocate for accessibility, diversity and inclusion in libraries and specializes in project management, staff training, community engagement, and library design. Renee is a 2012 Library Journal Mover and Shaker!