(via ALA)
Registration is open for the ALA webinar “Fundamentals of Disability Accommodations for Library Workers”. It will take placeon Tuesday, December 2, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration.
The process established under the Americans with Disabilities Act is designed to provide equal access to employment for disabled people. However, there remains persistent barriers to requesting and receiving accommodations throughout the library profession. This webinar will explain the federally mandated process, detailing how it should work for a library employee. The presenter will walk attendees through how to request an accommodation, including how to know if you have an eligible disability and if accommodations could be right for you, what documentation is required, and what federally mandated resources are available. This includes the limitations of “reasonable” accommodations and how to navigate the barriers or discrimination library workers may encounter. It will end with a question-and-answer session to address attendees’ issues or concerns related to the process generally or specifically at their institution.
Learning Objectives
After participating in or viewing this event, you will:
- Understand the basics of your rights to reasonable accommodations
- Know how to navigate the legal process and identify potential barriers within your workplace
- Know where to access resources to support requests
The presenter, Katelyn Quirin Manwiller, is the Education Librarian and Assistant Professor at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
For more information, including learning objectives and accessibility options, and to register, please go here. Registering requires having an ALA account. Create one here.