Cover -- Front Matter -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Part 1: Understanding Inclusion -- 1. What's Inclusion All About? -- Definition and Benefits of Inclusion -- Benefits for Children with Disabilities and Their Families -- Benefits for Children without Disabilities and Their Families -- Benefits of Inclusion for Libraries and Librarians -- Resources -- References -- 2. What Does the Law Say? -- Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA-I) -- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) -- Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Sections 504 and 508 -- Resources -- References -- 3. Developmentally Appropriate Library Services -- Developmentally Appropriate Practice -- Developmental Milestones -- Young Children and Family-Centered Principles -- School-Age Children and Teens: Growing Independence -- Resources -- References -- 4. Resource-Based Practice and Inclusion -- Why Community Support Is Lacking -- Defining Resource-Based Practice and Inclusion -- How the Library "Fits In" -- Resources -- References -- 5. Multiple Intelligences and Universal Design -- Multiple Intelligences Theory -- Universal Design -- Designing Accessible Library Programs -- Resources -- References -- Part 2: Getting Your Library Ready -- 6. Assessing Your Staff and Library -- Staff Attitude -- Competencies -- Physical Library -- Virtual Library -- Community Needs -- Resources -- References -- 7. Staff Training -- Why Are You Conducting the Training? -- Whom Are You Training? -- What Are the Goals of Your Training? -- What Form Will the Training Take? -- Who Will Conduct the Training? -- Resources -- References -- 8. Community Involvement -- Working with Individuals -- Working One-on-One with Other Professionals -- Working with Institutions -- Resources -- References -- 9. Designing Library Services for All Children -- General Considerations.

Design Considerations for Specific Types of Disabilities -- Examples of Inclusive Library Service -- Resources -- References -- 10. Assistive and Adaptive Technology -- Aids for Daily Living -- Communication -- Computer Access -- Education -- Hearing -- Recreation and Leisure -- Seating and Positioning -- Vision -- Resources -- References -- Part 3: Developing Collections and Services -- 11. Playing and Learning-in the Library and at Home -- Play -- Play in the Library -- Play at Home -- Building a Toy Collection -- Operating a Toy Lending Library -- Resources -- References -- 12. Resource Centers for Children, Families, and Other Professionals -- What Is a Family Resource Center? -- Promoting Awareness and Use of the Family Resource Center -- Funding -- Guidelines for Developing a Family Resource Center Collection -- Ordering Sources -- Periodicals -- Kits -- Model Programs -- Resources -- References -- 13. Electronic Resources -- Navigating the Internet -- Disability-Related Electronic Resources -- Periodicals, Online and Free -- Resources -- References -- Appendix: Portals to State Resources -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- About the Authors -- Index.