[lstac] Grants for Accessible Web sites

[Forbes, Lyndsay (BLC)]

Hi Karren,

Currently we have staff that offer office hours<https://mblc.libcal.com/event/15041185> twice a month focused on web accessibility. Same staff offered sessions on Intro to Web Accessibility<https://mblc.libcal.com/event/14688535> and Accessible Word Documents<https://mblc.libcal.com/event/15041325>. The intro session was extremely popular. Office hours do not get a lot of traction but those who come are very appreciative.

Back when we needed to spend ARPA funds, we did a series on digital accessibility (through an RFR). It was great training and very popular with libraries. I think because it wasn't just a broad website focus but went into specific topics like zoom, Canva, and PowerPoint it seemed much more approachable to most librarians.

We talked about subgrants but it ended up being a bit messy in trying to figure out the scope and eligibility.


Lyndsay Forbes

Project Manager and Grants Specialist

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

Office: 617-725-1860 ext. 252

Mobile: 857-488-6616





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Is anyone providing support for libraries to meet the deadlines for accessible web sites?



Karren Reish

Library Grants Coordinator

Library of Michigan

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