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PCI Webinar with Renee Grassi - Developing Library Services for Teens with Disabilities Online
Public libraries have a mission to serve and include all members of the community, including teens with disabilities. In this webinar, 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.
As a result of this program, attendees will:
- Learn about issues facing teens with disabilities and possible barriers to library access
- Gather at least 5 tips for building positive and trusting relationships with teens with disabilities
- Learn about at least 5 ideas for library programs for teens with disabilities
- Learn about at least 3 ideas for library and community partnerships to support teens with disabilities
Renee Grassi ~ Biography
Author, trainer, librarian, administrator, teacher, and accessibility consultant Renee Grassi is an advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in libraries, schools, and communities. As a neurodivergent librarian herself, Renee has worked in public libraries for over 17 years, developing award-winning library initiatives that welcome, support, and welcome disabled residents and their families and caregivers. Learn more at reneegrassi.com.
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Sponsor:
- Southern Maryland Regional Library Association (SMRLA)
- Online:
- This is an online event.
- Event URL:
- https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5317399202632/WN_xcTHaeynRYqitqHD2bJyog
- Audience:
- Library Staff Library Staff - Public Libraries
- Categories:
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility Programming Youth Services
Part of PCI Webinars, sessions will be recorded and available on our Maryland Libraries Training Niche Academy archives following the session.
Library staff from Maryland public libraries only. Please register using your Maryland library staff email showing your library system's authenticated domain name. Generic gmail addresses will not have access to the archives.
This project is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act Administered by the Maryland State Library.