Registration for the popular ASCLA online course "Improving Library Services to People With Disabilities" ends at close of business this Thursday (that's tomorrow!), and we only have a handful of spots left!
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This course provides incredibly valuable information for library staff, librarians and library leadership about providing outstanding services to people with disabilities. Topics covered include:
>>Identifying people with disabilities who use your library
>>Attitudes, laws and practices affecting services to people with disabilities
>>Communication: etiquette, people-first language and options for alternative communication techniques
>>Discovering assistive technology
>>Applying policies and procedures at your library
>>Developing goals and recommendations for service improvements at your library
More information about the course is available at the ASCLA website: http://www.ala.org/ascla/asclaevents/onlinelearning/libraryservices
REGISTER NOW: http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=oloc&Template=/Conference/ConferenceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=L
This course will run Oct. 1 - Oct. 28, 2012. Most coursework is asynchronous, however there are two live chats scheduled:
Chat 1: Thursday, October 11, 3-4 pm Central Time OR Friday, October 12, 10-11 am Central Time
Chat 2: Thursday, October 25, 3-4 pm Central Time OR Friday, October 26, 10-11 am Central Time
Questions about registration? Contact [log in to unmask] or (800) 545-2433, option 5.
Questions about the course content or schedule? Contact RUSA Web Manager Andrea Hill at [log in to unmask]
REGISTER for this course NOW: http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=oloc&Template=/Conference/ConferenceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=L
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Liz Markel
Marketing & Programs Manager, RUSA & ASCLA
