Creating a Welcoming Environment for Readers With Special Needs

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Thursday, June 23, 2016 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT

The special needs community is surprisingly vast and often underserved.  The challenges for booksellers in serving this market include ensuring equal access, adapting events and activities, training staff, and curating a thoughtful inventory.  This panel will present solutions to help all customers feel at home in your store.

  • Tami Furlong, Fundamentals Parent Teacher Bookstore (Delaware, OH)
  • Joan Price, The Fine Print (Lakeside, OH)
  • Aubrey Restifo, Northshire Bookstore (Manchester Center, VT)
  • Stefani Beddingfield, Inkwood Books (Tampa, FL) (Moderator)
     

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