[Publib] ASCLA Midwinter workshop addresses "access for all"

[Liz Markel]

"Providing access for all"-what does this mean for libraries who are
striving to accommodate patrons with some functional differences?

 

If you or your library are interested in finding out more about creating
physical, communication and information environments that minimize
limitations and maximize the library experience for all types of
patrons, we encourage you to attend ASCLA's upcoming midwinter
institute:

 

"Breaking Down Barriers: Best Practices in Universal Design for
Libraries" 

Friday, Jan. 15, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Hosted by the Institute for Human Centered Design

located at 200 Portland Street, Suite 1, in Boston.

 

The topic of this event has become even more timely as a result of the
recent economic crisis, which has brought people to libraries in record
numbers to take advantage of the unique opportunities, experiences and
services available there. The agenda includes presentations on an array
of best practices in universal design, including opportunities for
experiential learning  and a forum for presenting your library's
universal design problem or aspiration and receiving on-the-spot
consultation and solutions.

 

More information about this engaging half-day workshop, including
registration rates, is available at the ASCLA blog:

http://ascla.ala.org/blog/2009/10/universaldesign-mw2010/

 

Register online now at www.ala.org/midwinter. You'll find this event
under Step 7-scroll down to ASCLA's events and check the box next to
"Breaking Down Barriers."

 

This event is made possible by a partnership between the Association of
Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) and the Institute
for Human Centered Design (ICHD, formerly Adaptive Environments).

 

**Know someone who would be interested in attending this event? Please
forward this message to them!**

 

 

Sincerely,

Liz F. Markel, M.A.

Marketing Specialist

Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA)

Reference and User Services Association (RUSA)

 

The American Library Association // 50 E. Huron Street // Chicago, IL
60611

800-545-2433 // p. 312-280-4398 // f. 312-280-5273 // e. lmarkel at ala.org

Find our divisions online at    www.ala.org/rusa    &
www.ala.org/ascla

 

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