A woman wearing glasses using a wheelchair and pulling a library book from the shelf

Originally presented March 22, 2023

Libraries have a mission and a commitment to welcome and serve all members of our communities. Communities are synonymous with diversity, and libraries are faced with unprecedented opportunities to lead a framework of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Solutions (IDEAS).

Through principles of Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning, libraries can impact all aspects of learning and engagement with our communities. Libraries can also be empowered with the knowledge of how principles of Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning create and enhance access and accessibility for all patrons, including the 1 in 4 Americans who are labeled as having disabilities.

In this webinar, Clayton Copeland provides a framework to equip libraries and librarians to make libraries accessible and welcoming for everyone. Participants will learn about the foundations of accessibility and universal design principles in communication, programming, services, and marketing.

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