Join the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities for this webinar providing guidance for libraries. Topics covered will include: 

• An overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act 

• The importance and value of lived experience 

• How libraries can welcome people with disabilities 

• Information and clarification regarding service animals 

• How libraries can improve their buildings or collections to be more accessible  

• What library staff can do to communicate better with people with disabilities 

• What kind of programs libraries could offer, and how to make these more accessible to all 

This webinar is part of our wider series, Room for Everyone, intended to help libraries deepen their accessibility offerings for their community. 

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.

This webinar will be recorded for later viewing by those unable to attend live; to receive the recording link, please register and it will be automatically sent to you. If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out to Tor Loney at tor.loney@nysed.gov