Nov 21, 1 pm CST. Invite your librarian to attend. Presenters: Juliëtte Sterkens, AuD and Angela Meyers, librarian.
- Length: 1 hour
As library staff, it is our duty to ensure that our library spaces and services are accessibile to all community members, including those with hearing loss. Join us to better understand the difficulties people with hearing loss experience and the need for different strategies for communication and accessibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This webinar will cover the benefits and limitations of personal hearing devices, the ADA law and effective communication as it pertains to libraries, and the pros and cons of different assistive listening systems (ALS). This webinar will also include examples of ALS installations at libraries, best practices for RFPs, educational materials for patrons, how to find trained installers of user-friendly technology (hearing loops), and share what is on the horizon.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Explain the nature of hearing loss and the benefits and limitations of hearing aids and cochlear implants in assisting individuals with hearing impairments;
- Better understand the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it pertains to communication in public spaces such as libraries, including various strategies for effective communication and accessibility to accommodate people with hearing loss in different environments; and
- Evaluate the pros and cons of different assistive listening systems that comply with the ADA.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is intended for public library directors, and youth and adult program staff.
