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Serving Patrons with Disabilities: Perspectives and Insights from People with Disabilities

Current price: $39.99
Serving Patrons with Disabilities: Perspectives and Insights from People with Disabilities
Serving Patrons with Disabilities: Perspectives and Insights from People with Disabilities

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Serving Patrons with Disabilities: Perspectives and Insights from People with Disabilities

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Ensuring accessibility is more important than ever; however, answering questions of what needs to be done and why to make a library accessible can be an uncomfortable and daunting hurdle to true inclusion. This book is a safe, nonjudgmental tool for overcoming this awkwardness, offering readers practical, to-the-point information and guidance that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Its contributors showcase real-world stories and viewpoints that illustrate ways to provide excellent customer service and a safe environment to all patrons regardless of ability. Readers will learn about
bridging the gap between people with disabilities and those without, through empathy, patience, and understanding;
techniques for training staff and overcoming discomfort;
making your library accessible for people with mobility issues;
how to interact with and assist a person with limited sight or hearing;
guidance for interacting with a service animal handler;
advice on library programming for people with learning differences; and
best practices for effective service to patrons who use a speech assistance device.

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