Empowering Creativity: Making the Arts Accessible for All Online
Developing accessible art programs for individuals with disabilities in our libraries is a powerful way to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, can experience and contribute to creative expression. These programs not only provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage in the arts but also foster a sense of belonging and empowerment. By offering adaptive tools, specialized support, and inclusive spaces, libraries can break down the barriers that often prevent patrons from participating in artistic programming.
Objectives:
1. Recognize how art programs ensure that individuals with disabilities can fully participate in creative expression.
2. Identify ways libraries can support individuals with disabilities in the arts through adaptive tools, specialized support, and inclusive spaces.
3. Examine how inclusive arts programs enrich the cultural landscape and promote diverse perspectives.
CE Contact Hours for Maryland Public Libraries = 1 hour
- Date:
- Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Sponsor:
- Eastern Shore Regional Library (ESRL)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Library Staff Library Staff - Public Libraries
- Categories:
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility Programming
Please register by 2PM on May 13, 2026. This session will be recorded and posted to the Maryland Libraries Training Academy on Niche Academy. Please register with your Maryland library's issued staff email address. Generic Gmail addresses will not be given access.