Library Accessibility Toolkits

This toolkit empowers library professionals to create inclusive, equitable environments by using thoughtful language and design practices that ensure all patrons—regardless of ability, language, or learning style—can access,

This toolkit equips library professionals with knowledge and strategies to support patrons with disabilities through a range of tools—from everyday devices to advanced software—empowering inclusive access to information, services, and independence.

This toolkit is under construction to provide a more current overview of ASD and libraries.

The toolkit helps library professionals understand the diverse experiences of patrons with visual impairments and provides guidance on respectful, individualized support to ensure equitable access to library services.

This toolkit supports library professionals in creating inclusive, accessible environments for young patrons with disabilities by offering guidance on legal rights, educational accommodations, and the diverse ways children engage with library services.

This toolkit helps library staff create inclusive, services that respect the diverse needs and strengths of patrons with developmental, cognitive, or intellectual disabilities.

This toolkit helps library staff support patrons with diverse learning needs by promoting inclusive strategies, flexible accommodations, and accessible resources that recognize and respect varied ways of processing information.

This toolkit offers guidance on fostering an inclusive, accessible, and legally compliant workplace by addressing accommodations, respectful communication, and supportive practices for employees with disabilities.

This toolkit provides library leaders with essential guidance on legal responsibilities, accessibility standards, and inclusive planning to ensure equitable access for all patrons across physical and digital spaces.

This toolkit equips library staff with strategies for respectfully supporting patrons experiencing memory loss, fostering inclusive services, partnerships, and programs that meet the evolving needs of individuals and caregivers.

This toolkit supports library staff in creating accessible, inclusive environments by offering practical guidance on mobility accommodations, respectful language, and universal design for patrons with a wide range of physical abilities.

A gallery of sensory-friendly spaces and programs in libraries created by the Sensory-Friendly Libraries Discussion Group of ACRL. The case studies are offered for inspiration and information for your library to build your own spaces and programs.

This toolkit helps library staff understand legal distinctions and best practices for interacting with patrons accompanied by service animals, emotional support animals, or therapy dogs in a respectful and inclusive way.