The Georgia Library Association Carterette Series Webinars presents
Adaptive Arcade: Level Up Your Library
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
2pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)
Cost: Free
Register:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1Ecuk_GgTJ61o6p2tCWvlQ
Description: Are you enthusiastic about video games and excited to share that passion with others? Have you been interested in bringing accessible gaming to your library but are unsure of where to begin? Discover the latest advancements in assistive technology, including a demonstration of cutting-edge adaptive video game controllers and 3D-printables you can use for library programming and circulation. Learn about the steps taken by Vicki Karlovsky at the Deerfield Public Library (IL) to incorporate accessible gaming into the community. Hear from award-winning disability advocate Steven Spohn about why gaming accessibility is so important and how libraries can be a critical resource for disabled gamers. Leave with the knowledge and resources to confidently establish an adaptive gaming initiative of your own and help make your library a safe and welcoming space for everyone to game.
Following this session, participants will be able to:
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Identify the fundamentals of accessible video gaming, with exposure to a variety of cutting-edge adaptive video game controllers and 3D-printables that can be utilized for library collections, programming, and outreach.
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Demonstrate the steps involved in creating and maintaining successful adaptive video gaming programs and outreach initiatives at the library.
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Exhibit an understanding of why gaming accessibility is so important and how public libraries can serve as a hub, connecting adaptive gaming resources to those who need them.
About the Presenters:
Vicki Karlovsky is the co-founder of SV Accessibility and the former Inclusion Coordinator at the Deerfield Public Library in Deerfield, IL. With 15 years of library experience under her belt, she has cultivated community partnerships with local nonprofit organizations and developed and implemented numerous library programming and service initiatives for seniors and disabled adults. She earned a master’s degree in social work and is passionate about bringing libraries and social work together.
Steven Spohn, “Gaming's Disruptor of Limits,” doesn’t just play games—he rewrites the rules. As Director of the Nancy Lieberman Back to Life Center, and co-founder of SV Accessibility, he’s raised millions to empower players with disabilities, proving that accessibility isn’t just ethical—it’s critical. Through partnerships with industry giants like Microsoft, Sony, and EA, Steven has driven award-winning innovations that make gaming more inclusive for over 50 million disabled players in the U.S. Diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a progressive and terminal disease, Steven has turned personal challenges into a powerful force for industry-wide change. His work has earned recognition from Forbes, The New York Times, and CNN, along with awards from the Video Game Awards, GDC, and beyond. As Steven says, “Accessibility isn’t about doing what’s easy—it’s about doing what’s right. And when you get it right, everyone wins.”
Can't make it to the live show? That's okay. The session will be recorded and available on the Carterette Series Webinars website for later viewing.
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To register for the online event
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1. Go to the registration page: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1Ecuk_GgTJ61o6p2tCWvlQ#/
2. Complete and submit the form.
3. A URL for the event will be emailed to you immediately after registration.
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Contact a member of the Carterette Series planning team with questions or suggestions:
carteretteserieswebinars@georgialibraryassociation.org
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Georgia Library Association
Carterette Series Webinars Planning Team
Ashley Dupuy
Michelle Lee
Emily J. Williams
carteretteserieswebinars@georgialibraryassociation.org
