The Building Bridges Project

LSTA Reports

Summary of Achievements, Year 1: FY 2004

Outcomes Year 1

LSTA Final Narrative Report, 4/1/06 - 3/31/07

Collection Development

Nine Ways to Evaluate Children's Books that Address Disability as Part of Diversity
15 Quick Ways to Analyze Book that Help Libraries Support Disability Awareness

Examples of Evaluated Books

We Can Do It! by Laura Dwight
Russ and the Apple Tree Surprise by Janet Elizabeth Rickert

Collection Development Lists

Recommended Materials 2004
Materials Purchased 2005-06
Materials Purchased 2006-07

Programming

Tip sheet: How Librarians Can Help Parents of Children with Disabilities
Ways to Make a Library Event or Program More Accessible to Youth with Special Needs
Example of Statement of Welcome and Accommodation

Resources for Parents and Teachers

Tip sheet: How Parents of Children with Disabilities Can Help Librarians
Read-alike list for Cynthia Lord's Rules (2007 Newberry Honor Book)

Program Planning
Template to Develop a Program

Programs for Children
Library Card Day - Fairport Public Library
Library Card Day - Webster Public Library
Reading to Therapy Dogs

Programs for Tweens and Teens
Author Chat with Cynthia Lord
Book and Film Discussion
Disability Awareness Training for Teens
Locker Pockets Craft
Pizza Taste Off
Poetry Coffeehouse
Tie-Dye Shirts

Programs for Families

Family Beach Party
Family Carnival
Herb Garden Walk
Herb Recipe Book

 

For further information, contact:

Rhonda Miga, rmiga@rochester.rr.com

Lisa C. Wemett, lwemett@libraryweb.org