Libraries have an opportunity—and a responsibility—to be welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone in their communities. Through principles of universal design and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), libraries can create and enhance access and accessibility for all patrons, including the one in four Americans who are labeled as having disabilities.

This webinar will provide a framework to bring IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Solutions) to libraries and to the communities they serve.

Upon successful completion of the webinar, participants should be able to:

• Define and describe foundational concepts and principles related to accessibility and disability and many of the ways these concepts and principles impact libraries;
• Apply these principles to begin fostering accessible communication, programming, services, and marketing in their libraries. 

Online resources will be provided and there will be opportunities for Q&A and discussion.

**If you would like to submit a question anonymously before or during the TIAL workshop, please submit them using the TIAL Questionnaire.

Presenter: 

Dr. Clayton A. Copeland is the director of the Laboratory for Leadership in Equity of Access and Diversity (LLEAD) at the University of South Carolina’s School of Information Science. Much of her research focuses upon equity of access to information for people with disabilities. Copeland also pursues research interests in universal design and Universal Design for Learning, literacy, facilities planning, technology, and materials and programming for children and young adults. She manages the Linda Lucas Walling Collection for Disabled Children and recently co-authored and edited Disabilities and the Library: Fostering Equity for Patrons and Staff with Differing Abilities. 

Recording and Slides:

The presentation portion of this program is being recorded and will only be shared with registrants. The slides will not be shared. Resources shared will be made available on the Towards Inclusive Accessiblity in Libraries (TIAL) LibGuide. To encourage open discussion, we will stop the recording ahead of the Q&A and discussion portion at the end of the program.

NOTE: If you are not able to attend and would like to receive the recording, please register for the event or complete the waitlist.

Who Should Come?

Perfect for anyone focused on accessibility and inclusion in the library, including library directors/ administrators, children’s and YA Staff, department head, librarians, and library staff.

Accessibility 

This webinar will be captioned. If you require another access service to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 7 days prior to the event.