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and celebrating diversity!. Serving the World. It’s all about inclusion and serving…. …Different Languages …Different Cultures …Different Abilities. Foreign Languages & Multiculturalism. ciao!. Bonjour!. こんにちは. สวัสดี. مرحبا. ahoj. Guten Tag!. Hello. 哈羅. hej. merhaba. Olá. szia.
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and celebrating diversity! Serving the World
It’s all about inclusion and serving… …Different Languages …Different Cultures …Different Abilities
Foreign Languages & Multiculturalism ciao! Bonjour! こんにちは สวัสดี مرحبا ahoj Guten Tag! Hello 哈羅 hej merhaba Olá szia Hallo 라고 말하기
Foreign Language Resources Spanish Language CSLP Videos Mandarin Chinese French Spanish German Dutch Swahili Norwegian Storytimes Bookmarks Craft projects Games Letters to parents Marketing Materials Reproducibles
Multicultural Resources Toolkits Websites Booklists
Your Input… What are you already doing? What is working and what isn’t? What challenges are you facing?
Tips for Serving Spanish Speaking Patrons • Don’t hide it! Libros en español • Partner with Schools • Family liaisons • Parent/teacher conferences • Once is not enough • Review Fine Policies
Promoting Inclusion Reach Out… Create news releases and flyers which state “children of all abilities are welcome.” Developmental Disability Agencies (DDAs) School Counselors and Family Liaisons Educate… All staff should be aware of your policy and be actively promoting to patrons.
Your Input… What are you already doing? What is working and what isn’t? What challenges are you facing?
Programming for Inclusion Adapt… Expectations – lower reading levels or listening to someone read aloud Age limits or requirements Time offered Staffing ratio during groups Length of program can often make the difference! Flexibility
Resources for Serving Individuals with Disabilities Manual: Page 9