[Eril-l] Best of Core Forum: Radical Accessibility: Building Belonging

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Best of Core Forum: Radical Accessibility: Building Belonging

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

All webinars are one hour in length and begin at 11 am Pacific, noon
Mountain, 1 pm Central, and 2 pm Eastern time.



Description:

This session will explore concrete examples, including the implementation
of multilingual signage; the creation of accessible restrooms with adult
changing tables; the design and use of inclusive furniture; and the
provision of lactation rooms, sensory and quiet spaces. Learn how new
access to spaces created opportunities for policy and practice change as
well.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of the webinar, attendees will:

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   return to their libraries with a fresh perspective on universal design
   and the knowledge of how to evaluate their own spaces.
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   will learn how to collaborate with community members and organizations
   to learn about often unseen challenges to accessibility.
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   will learn how planning for inclusive universal design in library
   building design and construction can become a core principle, rather than
   an afterthought.


Who should attend?

Library directors, facilities directors, staff interested in CE in action

Presenters:

Annie Lewis was appointed Multnomah County Director of Libraries in October
2024 after serving as Interim Director since June 2024. In this role, she
provides strategic direction and leadership for the organization through
creating systems that are rooted in organizational values of equity and
inclusion and by nurturing organizational development to support people
through change. She holds an MLIS from the University of Washington and a
B.A. from Pacific University.

Katie O'Dell is invested, attentive, and organized. O'Dell believes public
libraries offer infinite opportunities to create a better future. With
nearly 30 years experience as a senior library executive, grant manager,
and frontline librarian, their unique skill set is in facilitating an idea
from kernel to completion.

Jeanie Lai is a design principal at Bora Architecture & Interiors with 28
years of experience shaping transformative academic, civic, and cultural
projects. As an architect and interior designer, she works across
disciplines to create meaningful, community-centered spaces that foster
belonging, reflect cultural identity, and deepen connections to nature.
Rooted in a childhood love of art and making, her work blends storytelling,
craft, and materiality—elevating spaces and bringing joy to the places we
inhabit.

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Registration fees for webinar:  Core Member $57.85; ALA member: $80.10;
Student member $44.50; Non-member $89.00

For additional information and access to registration links, please go to
the following website:

https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1684

Core webinars are recorded and registrants receive a link to the recording
shortly following the live event.

For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling
1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration at ala.org.

For all other questions or comments related to Core webinars, please
contact Core CE staff at corece at ala.org.

*Posted on behalf of the Core Continuing Education Committee.*
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