Accessibility Resources

We encourage cohort libraries to seek out ways to support their community with disabilities. Here are some resources developed by ALA and partners that we think you will find useful.

Developed by the Libraries Transforming Communities Grant Program

Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant is part of ALA’s longtime commitment to preparing library workers for the expanding role of libraries. The initiative is offered in partnership with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).

Recommended Resources any library can use:

Download "Serving Patrons with Disabilities in Small and Rural Libraries: Practitioner's Guide"

Highlights:

Disability Inclusion and Accessibility is the Law (pg. 7)
Disability Etiquette- Basic Rules of Thumb (pg. 11)
What are ableist microaggressions? (pg. 13)
Engage People with Disabilities (in making decisions) (pg. 15)

Download the "Accessible Conversations in Small and Rural Libraries Facilitation Guide"

Read "Accessibility in Libraries: A Landscape Review"

The Libraries Transforming Communities Grant Program is currently accepting applications for round 3 of 4.

Accessibility Resources

Developed by the Libraries Transforming Communities Grant Program

Recommended Resources any library can use:

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