by Jamie Matczak | Aug 7, 2023 | Inclusive Services
As we begin the end of summer I am sure we are all planning for next year. I hope you will reach out to me to share any ideas you would like to see as inclusive offerings. -Sherry Resources: DPLA launches The Banned Book Club to ensure access to banned books: Readers...
by Jamie Matczak | Mar 2, 2023 | Inclusive Services
March is Women’s History Month, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s BadgerLink Online Library has a variety of resources to learn, commemorate, and celebrate the impact women have had in American history. Additionally, the Library of Congress,...
by Jamie Matczak | Feb 8, 2023 | Inclusive Services
Welcome to February! February is Black History Month. This month-long holiday is important because many of us are woefully unaware of the depth, breadth, and relevance of Black history. While we still work to remind our loved ones and colleagues that the need for...
by Jamie Matczak | Jan 5, 2023 | Inclusive Services
Happy new year y’all! This month is National Braille Literacy Month and I just wanted to highlight a few things you may not know about Braille: Many sighted people don’t realize most individuals who are proficient in braille learned it in school as children....
by Jamie Matczak | Dec 4, 2022 | Inclusive Services
Hi all! The holidays are upon us again and I wanted to take this time to talk about inclusive holiday celebrations. Most people love holiday time! Adults flutter around busily preparing for festivities and children are abuzz with excitement. While we should have an...
by Jamie Matczak | Nov 8, 2022 | Inclusive Services
I wanted to briefly talk to you about November themes you might be using this month and how you might want to rethink what has been used historically in the past. We are now passing through the Halloween season, a season that sees issues of cultural appropriation...
