Special Needs and Inclusive Library Services (SNAILS)

The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus is conducting a survey as part of ADA 25 Chicago to identify best practices in community inclusion for persons with disabilities. RAILS libraries are encouraged to participate. The information will be used to formulate and share best practices for accessibility. Responses are due by Friday, June 5 .  Direct questions to Jeffrey Walter or 312.201.4508 .

Team SPECTRA, one of the ILEAD USA 2015 teams, is focusing their project on technologies that will make libraries welcoming and useful to people with autism spectrum disorder. In an effort to gauge current knowledge and programs and learn what tools would be helpful, the team has created a short survey. Staff from all types of libraries are encouraged to participate. For a link to the survey, click here:  www.surveymonkey.com/s/MZKY56K . The deadline for survey submissions is Monday, June 1.   For any questions, please contact Natalie DeJonghe .