The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we are working with LibraryWorks to provide our members with access to their webinars.  These webinars are free to Massachusetts library workers who register through our calendar. 

• Please note: To attend these webinars at no cost, you must register here. If you register directly with LibraryWorks, your registration will not be paid by MLS. 
• Please help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, please cancel your registration. A cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email, or you may contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel.

Description:

Neurodiversity is a concept that encompasses autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourettes, dementia, mental health conditions, dyspraxia and other intellectual disabilities. This umbrella term is more commonly used by organizations and individuals to help define who they are and what they care about. This webinar will help participants learn more about neurodiversity and how to serve their neurodiverse community.

This webinar will discuss:

• What is neurodiversity?
• The neurodiversity movement
• Misinformation and mental health online
• Communication: people first versus identity first language
• Programming ideas for the neurodiverse

Presenter:

Carrie Rogers-Whitehead worked in public libraries for about a decade and started the first autism-friendly library program in her state. She left her library position to start a mission-based company, Digital Respons-Ability, that teaches digital citizenship to tens of thousands of parents, students, and educators across the world. Carrie regularly writes, speaks and researches on digital citizenship and education. Carrie is the author of several academic books, including “Serving Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide for Librarians.” Carrie continues to write for and train librarians and work with neurodiverse students.