Services Available from Libraries For All
At Libraries For All, we are committed to providing tailored consulting services to meet the unique needs of your organization. Whether you’re a school, public library, publisher, or author, we can customize our offerings to ensure your goals for inclusivity and accessibility are met.
For more information or to inquire about how we can assist your organization, please contact us at courtneywalker.org or at courtney.walker1028@gmail.com.
Please note: We do not offer consulting or services related to legal compliance.
Adapted Books
Adapted Book Workshops
Innovating library collections to create equitable literary experiences for readers with disabilities.
We offer services to help create adapted books and adapted book library collections that include sensory elements, durable materials, and accessible formats. These collections provide readers with disabilities equitable access to literature. We also provide workshops that teach staff how to create, maintain, and utilize these adapted collections effectively.
Schools and Public Libraries
Staff Trainings
Empowering library and school staff to create inclusive and equitable libraries.
Our staff training programs equip school and public library teams with the tools and knowledge to support patrons with disabilities. Topics include accessibility strategies, inclusive programming, best practices for serving readers of all abilities, collaboration between librarians and disability services professionals and more.
Workshops
Engaging hands-on workshops for effective collaboration and implementation.
We offer workshops tailored for librarians, campuses, and collaboration between librarians and disability services professionals. These workshops can cover a variety of topics, including creating and utilizing adapted books, collaborative planning, and developing inclusive programming that meets the needs of all learners.
Authors and Illustrators
Author Visits
Crafting inclusive and engaging author events for all readers.
We help authors and illustrators design accessible and engaging author visits for diverse audiences. Services include guidance on how to create sensory-friendly environments and adapt activities to ensure all attendees, regardless of ability, can enjoy the event.
Adapted Books
Transforming your work to reach readers with diverse needs.
We specialize in adapting your books to make them accessible to readers with cognitive or sensory disabilities. This includes adding sensory features, creating durable materials, and ensuring content can be experienced in an inclusive way. We also offer support for creating sensory-rich storytimes.
Consultations
Providing guidance to authors in creating inclusive and accessible works.
We offer comprehensive support for authors looking to make their books more inclusive and accessible. From understanding the needs of readers with disabilities to integrating sensory elements into their work, we help authors navigate the process of creating literary experiences that resonate with all audiences.
Publishers
Consultations
Guiding publishers toward creating accessible content for readers with disabilities.
We consult with publishers to ensure their books and materials are designed with accessibility in mind. From sensory adaptations to creating diverse formats, we help publishers make their content accessible and inclusive for readers with disabilities.
Book Guide Writing and Adapted Lesson Creation
Creating resources to help educators and librarians better serve readers with disabilities.
We provide book guide writing and lesson plan adaptations that align with inclusive literacy practices. These materials help educators and librarians engage students with disabilities by offering sensory-friendly, accessible content tied to books and lessons.
Other Services
Corporate and Volunteer Service Projects
Empowering corporate and volunteer teams to make a difference through hands-on workshops.
We offer tailored workshops for corporate and volunteer teams. These interactive sessions allow employees to engage in meaningful projects that promote inclusivity and accessibility in literacy. Participants will learn about creating adapted books, supporting readers with disabilities, and how their contributions can have a lasting impact on the community.
Supporting Other Institutions
Helping institutions create accessible and inclusive literary experiences.
We provide support for a wide range of institutions beyond schools and libraries, including non-profits, places of worship, community centers and more. Our goal is to help these institutions build inclusive programs, spaces and materials that serve patrons with disabilities.