Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

How can staff help make first-time library visits for children with ASD feel welcoming?

Hug the child. Give a tour of the library. Ask open-ended questions. Introduce them to a lot of people.

How could an existing book discussion program be changed to be more inclusive?

Ask simple Who? What? When? Where? and Why? questions. Read only one type of book. Ask a rapid series of open-ended questions. Require visual attention the entire time.

What is a Read to Rover program?

A program where attendees read to a therapy dog A program where dogs perform tricks A program where librarians read to dogs A program where attendees read stories about dogs

What is an example of a potential inclusive teen program?

They are a way to gain an understanding of what is available in the community. They minimize the need for patron-staff interaction. They do the work for the staff. They minimize community involvement.

Why is it important to provide library staff with training opportunities on working with individuals with disabilities?

To teach effective techniques for providing services for users with disabilities and for working with colleagues with disabilities To teach about the needs of people with disabilities both as users and employees, and laws applicable to the rights of people with disabilities as they impact library services To sensitize them to issues affecting people with disabilities All of the above

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