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Bridging Deaf Cultures Webinar with Library Services for the Deaf and Har

  • 1.  Bridging Deaf Cultures Webinar with Library Services for the Deaf and Har

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    Sharing on behalf of the Bridging Deaf Cultures Interest Group:

    Hi Everyone,

    I'm excited to announce, Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Nashville Public Library  has agreed to give a presentation to the Bridging Deaf Cultures Interest Group on Monday April 13th at 2 PM EST.

    You can learn more and register here. Also sharing the description below. 

    Moving beyond compliance: Meaningful communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing patrons

    Join Bridging Deaf Cultures and the Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (LSDHH) at Nashville Public Library to explore how libraries move from ADA compliance to meaningful communication access. Participants will learn practical steps for building inclusive library services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. The program covers accessible program design, staff workflows, communication access tools, and community partnerships that support participation across library systems. A Q&A will follow the formal presentation.

    Featured Presenters and Facilitators:

    Beth Williamson, CPACC, Program Manager; Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (LSDHH) at Nashville Public Library.

    Brad McKenna, Technology Librarian, Wilmington Library; Chair, ALA's Bridging Deaf Cultures Interest Group

    Program Accessibility

    This program will include Zoom automatic captions and American Sign Language interpretation. If you require accessibility services to fully participate in this webinar, please email HPearson@Ala.org or call 312.280.5020 by April 8, 2026, with the specific nature of your request. 



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    Hillary Pearson
    she/her/hers
    Program Manager, Accessibility Services, Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS)
    American Library Association
    P: (312) 280-5020
    hpearson@ala.org
    www.ala.org | www.ala.org/diversity
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