LACONI Workshop: Opening the Doors--Serving Special Populations

Opening the Doors: Serving Special Populations
Friday, February 26, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Workshop Fee: LACONI Member: $30; Non-Member: $40
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"Opening the Doors:  Serving Special Populations" is an upcoming LACONI YSS professional development opportunity for librarians and library staff looking to learn more about serving special populations at their libraries.  This full-day workshop will feature guest speakers from the Northwest Special Recreation Association (NSWRA) and JJ's List.  There will also be a two-hour discussion about serving the homeless. This workshop is open to anyone that works with the public.

Location
Hinsdale Public Library
20 East Maple Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521


Workshop Agenda
9:00 - 9:50 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:50 - 10:00 a.m. Business Meeting
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. “Empathy” presented by the Northwest Special Recreation Association
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. “Serving Differently-abled Patrons” presented by the Disability Players
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. “Journeys: The Road Home”