Assistive technologies in the library
Barbara T. Mates ; with contributions by William R. Reed, IV.
- Chicago American Library Association 2011.
- xiv, 206 p. ill. 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The library's mission : to serve all patrons -- Creating accessible electronic information -- Seeing the bigger picture : large-print-access technology solutions -- When computers talk : listening to the Web and printed materials -- Touching the Internet : braille access to the Internet -- Seeing the sounds : technologies for persons with hearing impairments -- Surfing the Internet with a "different" board -- Accessible collections, resources, and discussion forums -- Staff make it all work -- Finding the funding -- We got it, come and get it, or, Marketing -- Creating avenues for accessible electronic communication.
9780838910702 (alk. paper)
2010038258
Libraries and people with disabilities Libraries and the hearing impaired. Libraries and people with visual disabilities. Self-help devices for people with disabilities