Accessibility for All: Inclusive Design in Libraries and Academia

LOCATION

Pratt Institute Libraries, Alumni Reading Room, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn Campus

DATE(s)

April 10, 2019 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

DETAILS

A panel discussion to explore universal design as it pertains to libraries and academic disciplines in the Pratt community and beyond. Topics cover pedagogy, research, & implementation of Universal Design, Social Justice, and inclusivity.

The panel will be moderated by Debbie Rabina, Coordinator of the Library and Information Science Program at the Pratt Institute School of Information. Panelists include Gillian “Gus” Andrews of Oneiro Inc, Amber Billey of Bard College, Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz of Graduate Center Library, CUNY, and Elisabeth Sullivan of the Learning/Access Center, Pratt Institute.

REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED

This event is open to the Pratt community.

Organized by the Pratt Institute Libraries. Support provided by the Academic Senate through the Academic Initiatives Fund.

ACCESS TO PRATT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

Pratt continues to follow the guidance of the CDC and New York State to promote the health and safety of its community. Please see Pratt’s in-person events attendance requirements and visit Back to Pratt for additional information and answers to frequently asked questions.

Pratt strives to make all programs, services and activities accessible, and will provide assistance to accommodate any individuals with disabilities. Security personnel, located at booths at 200 Willoughby Avenue and other campus locations, are available for assistance. Additional accessibility resources are available at pratt.edu/accessibility

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