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SUMMARY:Supporting Neurodiverse Students: A Three-Part Series (ALA Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we 
 have contracted with ALA to provide our members with access to their live 
 webinars.  These webinars are free to MLS members who register through our 
 calendar.  Please do not register directly with ALA. Members who register 
 directly with ALA are responsible for paying their registration fee. 
 \n\nPlease 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. \n\nPlease 
 note: This is a THREE-PART webinar series taking place Thursday\, November 
 6\, Thursday\, November 13 and Thursday\, November 20\, 2025. Please only 
 register if you can attend all parts. By registering here\, you are 
 registering for all dates. \n\n\nDescription\n\nAs neurodiverse students 
 face a growing number of challenges in higher education\, academic 
 libraries must evolve to provide inclusive\, responsive\, and flexible 
 support. This webinar series equips library professionals and educators 
 with actionable strategies to partner with neurodiverse students—those 
 with autism spectrum disorder\, PTSD\, brain trauma\, anxiety\, 
 depression\, and other cognitive differences—to co-create inclusive 
 environments and services. Drawing from and expounding on the ACRL book 
 Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Academic Libraries\, this three-part 
 series offers scalable solutions for institutions of all sizes and 
 budgets.\n\nPart One - Creating a Welcoming Environment for Neurodiverse 
 Users\nThursday\, November 3 - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Central (60 
 minutes)\nPresenters will discuss ways to make the library more accessible 
 for neurodivergent learners. This conversation will lean into the unique 
 insight our neurodivergent colleagues can bring to these discussions as 
 well as look at some concrete suggestions for changes libraries can 
 implement.\n\nPart Two - Creating Accessible Library Resources for 
 Neurodiverse Learners\nThursday\, November 13\, 2025 - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. 
 Central (60 minutes)\nThis webcast will examine various ways presenters 
 have created accessible library resources. Their projects range from the 
 creation of UDL instruction to conducting user testing with neurodivergent 
 students.\n\nPart Three - Using Cross-Campus Collaborations to Support 
 Neurodiverse Students\nThursday\, November 20\, 2025 - 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. 
 Central (60 minutes)\nPresenters will discuss how they have utilized 
 cross-campus collaborations to better support their neurodiverse students 
 both in and outside of the library.\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\nPart One 
 Presenters: Amy Dye-Reeves\, Head of the Library of Architecture\, Design\, 
 and Construction\, Auburn University\; Mary Catherine “Cat” Ellis\, 
 Health Sciences Librarian\, San Diego State University\; Moderators: Amanda 
 Boyer\, Student Success Librarian\, Susquehanna University\; Amir 
 EI-Chidiac\, Librarian and Instructor\, Community College of 
 Philadelphia\n\nPart Two Presenters: Sheryl Burgstahler\, Past Director\, 
 Accessible Technology Services\, University of Washington\; Gary Childs\, 
 Associate Professor\, Engineering (STEM-H) Librarian\, West Chester 
 University of Pennsylvania\; Kimberly Shotick\, Student Success Librarian 
 and Assistant Professor\, Northern Illinois University\; Moderators: Amanda 
 Boyer\, Student Success Librarian\, Susquehanna University\; Amir 
 EI-Chidiac\, Librarian and Instructor\, Community College of 
 Philadelphia\n\nPart Three Presenters: Dawn Behrend\, Associate Dean of 
 Administrative Services\, University of North Florida\; Haley Dittbrenner\, 
 MLIS Student\, Syracuse University\; Brett Spencer\, Research Librarian\, 
 Penn State Berks\; Moderators: Amanda Boyer\, Student Success Librarian\, 
 Susquehanna University\; Amir EI-Chidiac\, Librarian and Instructor\, 
 Community College of Philadelphia\n\n\n\nAccessibility Information\n\nIf 
 you have questions or requests regarding accessibility\, contact ce@ala.org 
 or at 312-280-5100.
LOCATION:Webinar
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CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar - ALA
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