Information on upcoming events and links to my past presentations.
Podcast Appearances

School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Episode Date: May 7th, 2021
Episode Notes: 125 Neurodiversity in Our Libraries
The Literacy Advocate with Timmy Bauer
Episode Date: July 22nd, 2021
Episode Notes: Do Graphic Novels Stand Alone as Legitimate Literature w/ Adriana White


Latinitas Magazine Podcast
Episode Date: February 26th, 2021
Episode Notes: 20 Questions With: Adriana White & Alaina Lavoie
Episode Notes: 20 Questions With: Adriana White & Alaina Lavoie (Part 2)
Presentations & Workshops

TLA Annual Conference
Presentation Date: TBA (Apr. 19th – 22nd)
Session Title: Creating Inclusive and Equitable Library Collections
TCEA Convention & Exposition
Presentation Date: TBA (Jan. 30th – Feb. 2nd)
Session Title: How to Create Accessible and Equitable Library Collections


TLA District 10 Fall Conference
Presentation Date: November 10th, 2022
Presentation Slides: https://bit.ly/D10ALW22
Session Title: Inclusive, Accessible, & Equitable Library Collections
ESC-20 Learning & Libraries Conference
Presentation Date: October 28th, 2022
Presentation Slides: https://bit.ly/LLC22ALW
Session Title: Inclusive & Accessible Library Collections


Orange-Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services Workshop
Presentation Date: October 14th, 2022
Session Title: Autism & Neurodiversity in Libraries: Insights from an Autistic Librarian
Adaptive Umbrella Workshop
Presentation Date: October 6th, 2022
Session Title: Lived Experiences in Literature: The Importance of Authentic Disabled Perspectives


Learning & Libraries Virtual Conference
Presentation Date: November 12th, 2021
1st Session Title: A Place to Belong: Supporting Mental Health and Neurodiversity in the School Library
2nd Session Title: What Does it Take to Rebuild a District Library Program?
YALSA’s 2021 Young Adult Services Symposium
Presentation Date: November 5th, 2021
Session Title: A Place to Belong: Supporting Neurodiversity and Mental Health in Your Library


AASL National Conference
Presentation Date: October 23rd, 2021
Presentation Slides: https://bit.ly/AWAASL21
Session Title: We Need (Neuro)Diverse Books!
Asperger / Autism Network (AANE) Writers’ Group Visit
Presentation Date: October 13th, 2021
Session Title: Online “Closed” Creative Writers’ Group For Adults


Michigan Alliance For Cultural Accessibility (MACA) Panel
Presentation Date: September 29th, 2021
Presentation Recording: https://vimeo.com/620166926/844c0b4d57
Session Title: Exploring Intersectionality panel
TEDxPaloAltoCollege
Presentation Date: September 25th, 2021
Presentation Recording: TED.com
Session Title: Autism and Neurodiversity: Different Does Not Mean Broken


Literacy for Texas Webinar
Presentation Date: June 15th, 2021
Presentation Slides: https://bit.ly/NDBooksTX
Presentation Recording: https://youtu.be/RCrfHJM6gAw
Session Title: Social-Emotional Learning and the Power of Stories: Building Empathy for Children’s Mental Health and Neurodiversity
TLA Annual Conference
Presentation Date: April 23rd, 2021
Presentation Slides: https://bit.ly/NDBTLA21
Session Title: We Need (Neuro)Diverse Books!


TCEA Convention & Exposition
Presentation Date: January 31st, 2021
Presentation Slides: https://bit.ly/SEL0221
Session Title: Social-Emotional Learning and the Power of Stories
Learning & Libraries Virtual Conference
Presentation Date: November 5th & 6th, 2020
Presentation Slides: https://bit.ly/NDB1120
Session Title: We Need (Neuro)Diverse Books: Building Empathy for Children’s Mental Health and Neurodiversity


Inclusion Works! Virtual Conference
Presentation Date: October 26th, 2020
Presentation Slides: bit.ly/ND1020
Session Title: Celebrating Neurodiversity: Insights from an Autistic Educator and Self-Advocate
South San Antonio ISD Special Programs Symposium
Presentation Date: October 26th, 2019
Presentation Slides: bit.ly/AWAutism
Session Title: Autism, Neurodiversity, and More: Insights from an Autistic Educator
