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There are plenty of products out there for making information accessible to all users, but how can administrators and managers determine which are the most practical and economical for their particular library? Mates, former director of the Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled, strips away the technical jargon and introduces dozens of the latest options, including hardware, software, and peripherals. This guide will help readers * Choose the products that are best for their organization, with the help of the evaluative commentary, lists of suppliers, and additional resources included * Set up work stations and train staff on how to use assistive-technology such as screen readers, Braille displays, keyboard options, listening devices, and more * Meet compliance with regulatory agencies while benefiting every member of the community This sensitively written and practical guidebook will be an indispensable resource for ensuring that a library's offerings are accessible to everyone.

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• Preface(p. ix)
• Acknowledgments(p. xiii)
• 1 The Library's Mission(p. 1)
• To Serve All Patrons
• 2 Creating Accessible Electronic Information(p. 15)
• 3 Seeing the Bigger Picture(p. 29)
• Large-Print-Access Technology Solutions
• 4 When Computers Talk(p. 43)
• Listening to the Web and Printed Materials
• 5 Touching the Internet(p. 59)
• Braille Access to the Internet
• 6 Seeing the Sounds(p. 73)
• Technologies for Persons with Hearing Impairments
• 7 Surfing the Internet with a ôDifferentö Board(p. 81)
• 8 Accessible Collections, Resources, and Discussion Forums(p. 105)
• 9 Staff Make It All Work(p. 119)
• 10 Finding the Funding(p. 135)
• 11 We Got It-Come and Get It; or, Marketing(p. 145)
• 12 Creating Avenues for Accessible Electronic Communication(p. 155)
• Afterword(p. 163)
• Appendix A Vendors(p. 169)
• Appendix B Additional Resources(p. 183)
• Appendix C Grant Opportunities(p. 191)
• Index(p. 195)

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Library Journal Review

Mates and Reed (former head and regional librarian, respectively, Ohio Lib. for the Blind & Physically Disabled, Cleveland P.L.) together have more than 35 years of experience providing library services to patrons with disabilities. Their passion and expertise on the subject come through on every page in this well-organized book, which facilitates choosing the assistive technologies that are most appropriate and economical for your particular library and service population. The authors begin with the charge to serve all patrons, and the bulk of their text covers the wide range of assistive technologies available, including solutions for every library budget. They finish with chapters on staff training and support, finding funding, and marketing. Mates points out that the number of persons with disabilities is growing as baby boomers age, thus it is "best to be prepared." Additional resources listed include vendors, organizations, websites, and grant opportunities. VERDICT In a time of tight budgets, just reading this engaging book makes one want to devote the needed resources to assistive technologies. Recommended for all libraries.-Catherine McMullen, Canby P.L., OR (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

This book, authored by the retired head of the Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled, addresses the impact of electronics and technology on the library's mission to serve patrons with varying abilities. Chapters look at creating accessible web pages and making use of technologies to accommodate people with vision, hearing, or mobility impairments. Electronic magnifiers, screen readers, Braille and sign-language translators, assistive-listening devices, and mouse emulators are just a few examples. Also discussed are resources such as the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and devices such as the Kindle as well as staffing, funding, marketing, and using Twitter, blogs, and other communication tools. Three appendixes list vendors, additional resources, and grant opportunities. This book will help librarians, educators, and others seeking information on serving the public with assistive technologies.--Marcus, Sar. Copyright 2010 Booklist

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Barbara T. Mates, former director of the Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled, strips away the technical jargon introduces dozens of the latest options, including hardware, software, and peripherals. This guide will help readers