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OHIO University Libraries | Alden 333 | Athens, Ohio | 740.597.2527 | she/her | </span>
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<b>Subject:</b> [External] [OPLINLIST] Inclusive Libraries Networking Group Workshop<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Are you looking for ways to make your library more inclusive? Join us on Friday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for a day of networking and training.
Attendees will have the option to attend in-person at the State Library of Ohio (274 E. 1st Ave. #100, Columbus, Ohio 43201) or virtually over Zoom.
<b>In-person registration is capped at 48 people due to room capacity requirements.</b> The State Library will have several resources available for in-person attendees to explore, including Talking Book Players and Braille Readers. They will also be leading
a tour of the library during the lunch break. Questions regarding the workshop may be sent to Grace Walker,
</span><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#467886"><a href="mailto:gwalker@pickeringtonlibrary.org" title="mailto:gwalker@pickeringtonlibrary.org" id="OWA7affb865-fa84-0865-0671-92cfc7551533"><span style="color:#467886">gwalker@pickeringtonlibrary.org.</span></a></span></u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#467886"><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/7pWBPpe1Wz" target="_blank" title="https://forms.office.com/r/7pWBPpe1Wz" id="OWAa2ac5039-ef33-394d-ee4a-399f2e430925"><span style="color:#467886">https://forms.office.com/r/7pWBPpe1Wz</span></a></span></u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">9:30-10:00- Arrival for those attending in-person</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> <br>
<b>10-11: Disability Etiquette for Inclusive Experiences: Coworkers and Customers </b> <br>
<b>Presented by Julie Lasher and Julie Wood of Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities</b> <br>
Discover ways to have respectful interactions with coworkers and customers, including coworkers and customers with disabilities. This training includes information on disability awareness, disability etiquette, general communication tips, and ideas for creating
an inclusive environment. <br>
Learning Objectives: <br>
Attendees will be able to: <br>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Identify why disability etiquette is important. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>11:15-12:15: Body Inclusivity</b> <br>
Presented by Amanda Toth of The Lane Libraries <br>
This session will focus on making your library space inclusive for patrons of differing bodies and sizes. We'll discuss furniture options - for patrons, staff, during programs, etc. <br>
<b>12:15-1:15: Lunch</b> <br>
<b>12:45: Tour of State Library for in-person attendees</b> <br>
Shannon Kupfer-Trausch will be leading a tour of the State Library during the lunch break. <br>
<b>1:15-2:15: Demystifying Sensory Storytime</b> <br>
<b>Presented by Brittney Houchins of The Lane Public Library</b> <br>
Join us as we discuss inclusion and neurodivergent-friendly programming in a library setting! Learn how to plan and implement a Sensory Storytime, how to add sensory elements into everyday programs, and how to demystify stigmas surrounding inclusive programming. <br>
<b>2:15-2:30: Break</b> <br>
<b>2:30-3:30: Dylsexia & Technology: Myths, Facts, and Tools</b> <br>
<b>Presented by Amy Duncan, M.A. Ed. and Cassondra Wilson, M.A., CCC-SLP </b> <br>
Dyslexia impacts learners across all ages, but technology can provide powerful tools to support access, independence, and success. This session will explore common myths and facts about dyslexia and highlight practical technology solutions for both children
and adults. Participants will gain an understanding of how tools such as text-to-speech, audiobooks, speech-to-text, and organizational apps can reduce barriers and promote learning. Strategies for implementation in libraries, classrooms, and workplaces will
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Grace Walker
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Youth Services Librarian<br>
<b>Pickerington Public Library - Main Library</b></span><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#339966"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">201 Opportunity Way | Pickerington, OH 43147<br>
614-837-4104 ext. 231 <br>
<a href="mailto:gwalker@pickeringtonlibrary.org">gwalker@pickeringtonlibrary.org</a> </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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