MLA/DLACon2025

MLA/DLACon2025

Erin Kelly

Enoch Pratt Free Library

Accessibility Coordinator

Baltimore, MD

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4:00pm EDT

All Conference Reception Bayfront Ballroom

4:30pm EDT

Opening Keynote: Lady Brion Bayfront BallroomLady Brion

5:45pm EDT

Free for All: The Public Library (Documentary Screening) Bayfront Ballroom

8:30am EDT

Community First - Making The Library Accessible to Neurodivergent Families Room 217Danielle Navarro • Missy DeCesaris How To Set Up Autism-Friendly Programming At The Library Room 201Matt Mazur The Library Is For Everyone: Engaging Adults With Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Room 202Katie York

10:45am EDT

Even Without Sight, There is Still Vision: Empowering Independence for the Visually Impaired Room 210Amanda Smith • Madison Hunsucker

12:00pm EDT

Maryland Author Award Keynote Luncheon: Roseanne A. Brown Bayfront BallroomRoseanne A. Brown

1:30pm EDT

Visit the Vendors Vendor Hall

2:00pm EDT

Hang Ten with the Pets! Vendor Hall

2:15pm EDT

Beachside Briefing: Demystifying Service Dog Access in Libraries Room 204AM Dillon Fostering an Inclusive Workplace for Staff with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Room 201Katie York

4:30pm EDT

Queer Inclusion 201: Ideas to Action Room 202Mike Kiel

5:30pm EDT

Happy Hour Reception Food Court/Vendor Hall Foyer

6:00pm EDT

Thursday Evening Keynote and Banquet: Kristen Arnett Bayfront BallroomKristen Arnett

7:30am EDT

MLA Annual Member Meeting and Breakfast Bayfront Ballroom

9:30am EDT

Closing Keynote: Temim Fruchter Bayfront BallroomTemim Fruchter

11:00am EDT

Beyond Books: Introducing DEI Programs in Library Spaces Room 217Erin Kelly • Sierra Walker • Jessica Russell