EALS Newsletter, August 2025

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IFLA Equitable and Accessible Library Services Section (EALS) is delighted to share the EALS Newsletter, August 2025 issue with you.
 
It brings you the opportunity to look at the work EALS Standing Committee members and associates are doing locally and globally.
 
This issue covers a wide range of topics relevant to the Section:

  1. Farewell from the Chair
  2. EALS Achievements at a Glance
  3. Meet some of our new members
  4. News from EALS members and associates: get inspired!
    • 4.1 A Library for Everyone: Singapore’s Inclusive Approach for Persons with Disabilities
    • 4.2 Library Services for Residents of State Institutions
    • 4.3. Mindful Libraries: Supporting Elder Patrons in Life Review and Cognitive Change
    • 4.4. Croatia Marks 10 Years of Recognizing Croatian Sign Language by Law

EALS hopes you will enjoy this issue!

 Newsletter: Equitable and Accessible Library Services Section, August 2025

Upcoming Event

Revolutionary War Day 2026 banner stating the date is March 28, 2026.

SCCRRMM Revolutionary War Day

March 28, 2026, 10:00 AM

The State Library will be supporting the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum's American Revolution Day. More American Revolution battles/skirmishes were fought in South Carolina than in any other state. Everyone has something to learn from the conflict that founded our country; the Relic Room’s full day of programs will offer something for everyone. Spend a day immersed in history and bring the youngsters!