[Dtb-talk] ID cards for the print disabled.

Thu Feb 21 16:48:47 UTC 2013

Good morning and thanks to Mr. Kearney for his very enlightening responses
to these concerns about an ID and database for the disabled. I felt much
relief on being reminded that library services for the blind and dyslexic in
Australia are administered under the auspices of an NGO, and I think this
pretty much eliminates the possibility of this kind of carrying card
becoming an all purpose identifier of persons with disabilities as it might
in the US and possibly the UK.

Best regards,
Rob Tabor Lawrence KS/USA

-----Original Message-----
From: Dtb-talk [mailto:dtb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg
Kearney
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 9:05 AM
To: Discussion of Digital Talking Books
Subject: Re: [Dtb-talk] ID cards for the print disabled.

Let me answer a few of these points. 

Sent from my iPhone

Greg Kearney
Association for the Blind of Western Australia

On 21/02/2013, at 10:54 PM, "Hyde, David W. (ESC)"
<david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us> wrote:

> It could be useful. The caveats I would bring to the table are these. 
> 
> 1. We have always resisted the idea of carrying required identification as
blind or otherwise disabled persons, although that in and of itself may not
be a reason for resisting the idea. The danger arises when services are
refused because of the absence of such a card, e.g. having to produce an
identification number to receive assistance in working with inaccessible
websites, forms and or assistance in places of public accommodation.

While this may well be an issue. Dyslexia face a rather unique issue of
being unable to prove a disability even when they really need to. 

> 
> 2. The existence of a database with information on the country's disabled
population could be subject to hacking which many would perceive as a risk
to those whom society believes to be most vulnerable.

All such libraries for the blind and print disabled already maintain such
databases so the cards are really not any more of an issue. 

> 
> 3. And finally, the requirement (and governments will require things) that
people acquire such a card would only increase the resistance we find in
those who are reticent to admit that they have a disability.

Unlike the NLS in the state we are not a government entity so this process
is not originating from government. . 

> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dtb-talk [mailto:dtb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bob Boyd
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 6:10 AM
> To: 'Discussion of Digital Talking Books'
> Subject: Re: [Dtb-talk] ID cards for the print disabled.
> 
> Sounds like an excellent plan.
> 
> Bob Boyd
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dtb-talk [mailto:dtb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg
Kearney
> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:12 PM
> To: vip-l at freelists.org (vip-l at freelists.org); Discussion of Digital
Talking Books
> Subject: [Dtb-talk] ID cards for the print disabled.
> 
> The library service of the Association for the Blind of Western Australia
is considering the idea of issuing identity cards for persons with a print
disability. A sample of such a card is enclosed with this email for your
review. In doing this we hope to solve several problems:
> 
> 1. The card would have the username and password to access our library
system. This will assist both the holder of the card as well as libraries
which might assist the holder in accessing books from our collection.
> 
> 2. By presenting the card you, the librarian or other service provider,
will know that the holder of the card is lawfully entitled under the
Copyright Act to obtain works restricted to the print disabled. This is
particularly important where the print disability is due to dyslexia or an
other non-vison related issue.
> 
> 3. The card permits service providers to identify persons with a print
disability who they are not acquainted with such as when a person travels
from one community to another.
> 
> 4. It provides a simple, uncomplicated method for dyslexic children and
adults to be identified as such to libraries, schools and other agencies
that may be required to provide copyrighted information in an alternative
formats.
> 
> The card is based on the dyslexic ID cards issued in Scandinavia and would
be sized to fit into a wallet. The front would have the user's name and
login information to our library as well as the Braille letters LC. The back
of the card would have the following information:
> 
> "The person named on the front of this card is entited under the Copyright
Act Part VB Divison 3 to receive materials in an alternative format due to a
print disability.
> (Braille, audio recordings, large print or similar electronic formats as
required.)"
> 
> Along with the library's address and contact information and a QR code
with the URL of the library embedded in it. Card would be issued to users of
the library service of Association for the Blind of Western Australia as we
establish print disability when people enrol. 
> 
> The library service of Association for the Blind of Western Australia will
provide services to any print disabled child or adult including those with
dyslexia and other language based disorders regardless of their place of
residence. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
> 
> I would invite your comments on this proposal. Thank you for your time.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Gregory Kearney | Manager Accessible Media Association for the Blind of WA
- Guide Dogs WA PO Box 101, Victoria Park WA 6979 | 61 Kitchener Ave,
Victoria Park WA 6100
> Tel: 08 9311 8246 | Fax: 08 9361 8696 | www.guidedogswa.com.au
> Tel: 307-224-4022 (North America)
> Email: greg.kearney at guidedogswa.com.au
> Email: gkearney at gmail.com
> 
> Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right
includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive
and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of
frontiers.
> Article 19 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Gregory Kearney | Manager Accessible Media Association for the Blind of WA
- Guide Dogs WA PO Box 101, Victoria Park WA 6979 | 61 Kitchener Ave,
Victoria Park WA 6100
> Tel: 08 9311 8246 | Fax: 08 9361 8696 | www.guidedogswa.com.au
> Tel: 307-224-4022 (North America)
> Email: greg.kearney at guidedogswa.com.au
> Email: gkearney at gmail.com
> 
> Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right
includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive
and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of
frontiers.
> Article 19 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
> 
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