SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table)

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The Social Responsibilities Round Table works to make ALA more democratic and to establish progressive priorities not only for the Association, but also for the entire profession. Concern for human and economic rights was an important element in the founding of SRRT and remains an urgent concern today. SRRT believes that libraries and librarians must recognize and help solve social problems and inequities in order to carry out their mandate to work for the common good and bolster democracy.

Learn more about SRRT on the ALA website.

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Bridging Deaf Cultures Webinar with Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

  • 1.  Bridging Deaf Cultures Webinar with Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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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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