Did you know if you will need to be ADA compliant if you build a new library or remodel your existing space? Do you know where to find the requirements and how to demonstrate that you're "legal?" What about your web pages? Join us and learn where you can go to get the right answers! *Removing Barriers: A Library Accessibility Workshop* Equality in access for every member of your community is a core library value and it can be challenging to satisfy all of the needs of your patrons. This workshop will cover important aspects of library accessibility and provide you with new tools to help serve all patrons equally. Topics include: - Designing New Buildings and Renovating Older Ones - Overcoming Barriers to Access in Collections & Programming - Advocating for Disabled Patrons - Providing access to websites and online materials - Complying with ADA Legal Requirements *Friday, November 9, 2018 from 9:30am to 3:30 p.m.* Registration is open: http://mmlc.info/events/removing-barriers-a-library- accessibility-workshop/ The agenda: http://mmlc.info/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/ 06/Removing-Barriers-Agenda.pdf Event flyer: http://mmlc.info/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ Removing-Barriers-WS-11.2018-2.pdf Questions? Call MMLC (810) 232-7119 *Conference Location:* Grand Valley State University L.V. Eberhard Center Grand Rapids, MI 49504 *There will be not be an option for streaming or remote attendance. This project is supported by the Michigan Collaborating Partners and by the Library of Michigan with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Brought to you by The Michigan Collaborating Partners - Michigan Cooperative Directors Association, Library of Michigan, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, Michigan Library Association, and Michigan Academic Libraries Association. -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 586-801-0725 - cell/text http://woodlands.lib.mi.us