Serving the World and celebrating diversity Its all

Serving the World and celebrating diversity!

It’s all about inclusion and serving… …Different Languages …Different Cultures …Different Abilities

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Foreign Language Resources CSLP Videos Spanish Language Mandarin Chinese French Spanish German Dutch Swahili Norwegian Storytimes Bookmarks Craft projects Games Letters to parents Marketing Materials Reproducibles

Multicultural Resources Toolkits Websites Booklists

Your Input… What are you already doing? What is working and what isn’t? What challenges are you facing?

Tips for Serving Spanish Speaking Patrons • Don’t hide it! Libros en español • Partner with Schools • Family liaisons • Parent/teacher conferences • Once is not enough • Review Fine Policies

Serving Diverse Abilities

Promoting Inclusion Reach Out… Create news releases and flyers which state “children of all abilities are welcome. ” Developmental Disability Agencies (DDAs) School Counselors and Family Liaisons Educate… All staff should be aware of your policy and be actively promoting to patrons.

Your Input… What are you already doing? What is working and what isn’t? What challenges are you facing?

Programming for Inclusion Adapt… Expectations – lower reading levels or listening to someone read aloud Age limits or requirements Time offered Staffing ratio during groups Length of program can often make the difference!

Resources for Serving Individuals with Disabilities

CSLP Website