Name: Small Changes, Big Impact: Affordable Ways to Implement Universal Design
Start: 2026-10-09T11:00:00-0700
End: 2026-10-09T12:00:00-0700

Small Changes, Big Impact: Affordable Ways to Implement Universal Design

Friday October 9, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Grand Oasis Hotel Minot - Grand Ballroom

Adjusting your library for Universal Design doesn’t have to break the bank! There are strategies for making library spaces more accessible with little to no cost. This program will discuss practical accessibility ideas, including free and low-cost changes. Presenters will also provide aspirational ideas for bigger budgets. Topics include digital spaces, physical spaces, and event planning.

Speakers

Karlene Clark

Education & Human Development Librarian, Chester Fritz Library

Karlene has been in libraries since 1999, and a librarian since 2018. She's been in established positions and in situations where she helped develop the position from the ground up. Each has been a wonderful learning experience, even if imposter phenomenon lurked in the background... Read More →

Hannah Beebe

Research & Instruction Librarian, VCSU

Hannah Beebe (they/them) is the Research & Instruction at Valley City State University. They are the lead of digital accessibility work at the VCSU library and have been a member of the NDLA EDI committee since 2024. They were diagnosed with ADHD in graduate school, which spurred... Read More →

Friday October 9, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Grand Oasis Hotel Minot - Grand Ballroom 1505 N Broadway, Minot, ND 58703, USA

Concurrent Session, for all libraries

2026 NDLA Conference

Karlene Clark

Hannah Beebe

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2026 NDLA Conference

Karlene Clark

Hannah Beebe

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