2026 TNLA Conference

Develop a creative approach to building programs at your library for teen and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We'll explore the cultivation, successes, and growing pains of programs such as Teen Art Studio, a weekly creative space that blends literacy, self-care, and inclusion through art and the Special Needs Meet Up, a monthly program designed for teens and adults with IDD and their caregivers. Additional program models and practical strategies will be shared to help you build inclusive, engaging, and sustainable programs at your own library.