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So many great suggestions! Throwing mine out there:
- Training for staff for how to provide accessible lessons and help, and to create an accessible environment.
- A variety of seating. Seats that move are great for neuro-divergent folks and computer chairs with and without arms means no one has to worry if they will fit in or fall out of a chair.
- Automatic open buttons (if you don't have them) on all doors, especially study room doors (these can sometimes be heavy and difficult to open).
- Signage in multiple languages. Even if you just have a sign at the main entrance that says something along the lines of Hello! or Welcome to the library! or what have you in the languages most spoken at your institution, it'll create a welcoming environment.
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Miki DeLaFleur
Librarian
Hudson County Community College
She/Her/Hers
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Original Message:
Sent: Aug 04, 2022 06:02 PM
From: Emily Rimland
Subject: Accessibility Wishlist Items--Looking for ideas
Hi All - I am building a wishlist of accessibility-related items in order to have some options at the ready in the event we receive funding. The wishlist could include:
- programming (e.g. workshops, employee training)
- speaker fees
- equipment or furniture, e.g. assistive technology
- any other materials that would support students with disabilities using the library (but not collections)
Please feel free to hit me with your ideas. Anything from pie-in-the-sky to down-to-earth ideas are welcome. Thanks in advance!
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Emily Rimland
Information Literacy Librarian
Pennsylvania State University
She/Her/Hers
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