[Trainer-talk] Library workstations equipped for blind people

[Valerie Lewis]

It is important to contact disability-related service providers and organizations in the area. Let them know that the library is
accessible...first ....make sure that people in the library know how to use and can demonstrate and "assist" with the assistive
technology. 

Additionally, accessibility has to be promoted in accessible formats. Newsletters need to be in alternative formats for individuals
who cannot read print, signage in the library has to be accessible and interaction with patrons should be proactive, in order to
inform patrons of what the library has to offer. 

Valerie 


	"Just Because We Cannot Enter, Does Not Mean We Don't Wish To Come In" 


Valerie Lewis, Director
Long Island Talking Book Library
Administrator of Outreach Services
Suffolk Cooperative Library System
P.O. Box 9000
Bellport, NY 11713-9000
(631) 286-1600, x1365
(631) 286-1647 (fax)
vlewis at suffolk.lib.ny.us




-----Original Message-----
From: trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of miles matte
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 6:56 AM
To: List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology
Subject: Re: [Trainer-talk] Library workstations equipped for blind people

The Kalamazoo MI public library has a very good program in place. If
you contact them they may give you a start in the right direction.
Besides screen readers at the stations they have moble scanning
devices. HTH.

On 6/1/11, Nancy Coffman <nancylc at sprynet.com> wrote:
> Nebraska got a grant that equipped several libraries with ADA compliant
> workstations.  Does anyone have any suggestions about how to get them used?
> Have any of you seen any successful programs to promote the use of these
> workstations by blind people?
>
> Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
>
> Nancy Coffman
>
>
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