Making public libraries more inclusive for neurodivergent people and people living with dementiaA CILIP Training Session for Staff Working in Public LibrariesOnline, Half-Day Course
8 February 2023 10am-1pm
Libraries are open, welcoming, inclusive spaces for local communities. This session looks at steps libraries can take to improve inclusion for customers and staff who are neurodivergent.
It is designed for all staff working in public libraries seeking to develop or improve their knowledge and awareness of customers' needs. Programme outline below. | 10.00 | Welcome and introductions(10 min) | | 10.10 | An introduction to neurodiverse issues including Equalities Act and Reasonable adjustments in the workplace
- Short Trainer Presentation
- Activity: Group work in break out rooms
- Feedback and Group discussion
- Examples of good practice
(1 hour) | | 11.10 | Refreshment break(15 min) | | 11.25 | Focus on autism- Activity: Group work in break out rooms
• Feedback
• Group discussion
(45 min) | | 12.10 | Focus on Dyslexia- Signage and book display
• Short Trainer Presentation
(10 min) | | 12.20 | Short break(10 min) | | 12.30 | Resources and good practice | | 12.45 | Round up, Q & As | | 13.00 | Close |
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