Making for Everyone

Inclusive Makerspace Planner

A guided planning tool to help public library staff support inclusive maker programming for youth with disabilities.

Based on research from the IMLS-funded Making for Everyone project.

Four connected design principles: Getting Ready covers staff and space readiness; Program Design covers needs assessment, targeted programming, and collaboration; Promotion covers active marketing and online presence; Engagement covers active communication and co-tinkering.
The four areas are connected. Select the image to view it at full size.

Reflect and plan

This tool is designed to help public library staff reflect on their approach to maker programming and identify ways to strengthen accessibility and inclusion for youth with disabilities.

Inclusive programming takes ongoing work. You can explore the four connected areas in any order.

How it works

For each practice, choose the option that best describes your library:

  • In place — This is currently part of our practice.
  • In progress — We are working toward this.
  • Not in place — This is not currently part of our practice.

After each section, you'll receive suggested next steps based on your responses.You can also print or save a PDF with your suggested next steps and related resources to help you put those steps into practice.

Choose an area to explore

Select an area to begin. Your next steps will appear below its practices.