Section C: Administrative Practices

Agency Mission and Values

Yes
Yes
Comments/additional information about agency mission:
Although the library's mission statement does not specifically mention individuals with disabilities, the library is committed to providing access to all services for all people in the area in which it serves.

Staff

Yes
No

Point of Contact/Coordinator

No content available

No
Yes
Comments/additional information about agency staff:
Although disability awareness and inclusion are not specifically covered as part of initial staff training, ongoing education about library services for individuals with disabilities is a part of staff development.

Agency Planning

Yes
If yes, list types of involvement/input:
Informal input about library planning and services is given by family members of the Board of Directors who have disabilities.
Yes
Yes
Comments/additional information about agency planning:
Library administrators are in the process of reaching out to local agencies who serve populations with disabilities to gather information in order to make the library more accessible.

Agency Communication and Marketing

No
No
Yes
Assisted
Braille
Captioned
Computer
Large
Multiple
Oral
Pictorial
Sign
No
Yes

Agency Policies and Procedures

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Yes

Evaluation

Yes
No
Comments/additional information about agency evaluation of inclusion:
Although the library does not specifically evaluate their programs for accessibility and inclusion, they always address these concerns on a case by case basis as accessibility needs arise.

Partnerships and Collaboration

Yes
If yes, please list:


Notes About Administrative Practices

Any additional administrative practices you noted at the agency that are not listed above that you feel are helpful to people with disabilities and their families:
Contact the library ahead of time to request services for specific events. The library is more than willing to make accommodations, including hiring sign language interpreters, providing food for special dietary needs, or any other supports necessary.