The New York State Library is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a new initiative focusing on accessibility in libraries. The kick-off is Room for Everyone: A Library Accessibility Day of Learning, an in-person event occurring from 10am. until 3:30pm, Wednesday, July 9, at the Huxley Theater in the New York State Museum.
This event will not be livestreamed or recorded.

What you can expect:

• Presentation on web accessibility
• Presentation on technology-related assistance for individuals with disabilities
• A panel discussion on Building Services Where Everyone Belongs
• The Talking Book & Braille Library
• Petting zoos of accessible technology
• Networking with colleagues

Download the Room for Everyone Agenda (PDF)

To continue the festivities, the New York State Library will launch a five-part Room for Everyone webinar series. Stay tuned for more information!

This public program is made possible by federal Library Service and Technology Act funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which enable the New York State Library to champion lifelong learning.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Erica Freudenberger at erica.freudenberger@nysed.gov