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Welcome to the 2026 Tennessee Library Association Conference!  #tnla26  We’re glad you’re here.  Build your schedule below, and be sure to check the various pages for additional conference details.
Wednesday April 22, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
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.
Speakers
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Jessica Joy

Teen & Outreach Coordinator, Spring Hill Public Library
Public library professional for six years specializing in community engagement, social welfare, and a creative approach to literacy programming. Currently enrolled at the University of Tennessee Knoxville in the Master of Science in Information Sciences program. Mom of four boys and... Read More →
Wednesday April 22, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
300 B

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