Assisting Aging Patrons and Caregivers

Whether it be on a personal or professional level, most of us have had to figure out how to help an elderly person with issues like finding assisted living, health related questions, or retirement questions.  A Place for Mom.com has a wealth of current information and resources on senior living, retirement, aging & health, and alzheimer’s & dementia.  Stay up-to-date on trends and news relating to our aging population through the site’s easily digestible articles. Continue reading

Library Accessibility –What You Need to Know

The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies, ASCLA, has a wealth of accessibility information on their website in the form of tips sheets.  Each tip sheet is just a few pages long and contains basic information to help librarians in all types of libraries understand and manage access issues.  Select a tip sheet below to view.

Assistive Technology
Autism & Spectrum Disorders
Children with Disabilities
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Developmental Disabilities
Learning Disabilities

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