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SUMMARY:Core Connections: Welcoming Patrons Who are Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, or Late Deafened to Your Library
DESCRIPTION:Join the MBLC for an educational and engaging webinar to 
 explore how to create a welcoming environment for patrons who are deaf\, 
 hard of hearing\, or late deafened in real-world library settings. 
 Attendees will learn about communication strategies\, assistive 
 technologies\, and practical changes that make an immediate impact. Gain 
 actionable ideas to strengthen accessibility and build lasting 
 relationships with Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons.\n\nSpecial guest\, 
 Peabody Institute Library Director Noelle Boc\, also will share her 
 experience executing a MBLC Access for All grant to improve library 
 services and access for deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons.\n\n \n\nOur 
 presenter\, Jonathan O’ Dell\, is the Supervisor for Communication 
 Access\, Technology and Training Services for the Massachusetts Commission 
 for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. MCDHH provides accessible communication\, 
 education\, and advocacy to consumers and private and public entities so 
 that programs\, services\, and opportunities throughout Massachusetts are 
 fully accessible to persons who are deaf and hard of hearing. For more 
 information about resources and programming offered by MCDHH\, visit their 
 website.\n\n \n\nThis session is part of MBLC's 12-month series\, Core 
 Connections: Building Community Supports and Allyship at Your Library.
ORGANIZER;CN="Allyson Dowds":MAILTO:allyson.dowds@mass.gov
CATEGORIES:Partner Workshop, Resource Sharing
CONTACT;CN="Allyson Dowds":MAILTO:allyson.dowds@mass.gov
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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URL:https://mblc.libcal.com/event/15526547
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