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Cirillo, Susan E., Ed.; Danford, Robert E., Ed. – 1996
These proceedings are the record of the presentations and deliberations of a 1993 Library Administration and Management Association (LAMA) sponsored conference. The speakers at this conference provided insights into the conditions of disability explanations of the intent and the detail of the law, and techniques for meeting the needs of library…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Building Design, Disabilities, Furniture Arrangement
Peer reviewedWade, Gretchen L. – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2003
Providing service to visually impaired persons can provide a special challenge to librarians. This article provides suggestions on making libraries more accessible. Both technological solutions and staff training are addressed. (Author)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Assistive Technology, Disabilities, Information Technology
Lisiecki, Christine – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Describes some of the adaptive technology that is useful in a library. Highlights technologies that accommodate persons with low vision, those with learning disabilities, and the deaf and hard of hearing, and discusses screen readers and voice-output mechanisms, the Internet. Includes a selected list of adaptive-technology vendors and products and…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Deafness, Disabilities, Information Technology
