Inclusive library

Inclusive Libraries A step towards making libraries disabled friendly

Why do we use a Library?
Vast resource of knowledge
Books
Periodicals
Journals
Newspapers etc.
Available in various formats
Printed Material
Videos
Online Content
CD’s, DVD’s etc

Where do we find libraries?
In Schools
In Colleges
In Universities
Also, Libraries can be:
Public
Private

We need Accessible Libraries because…
Disabled People should have:
Equal access to Knowledge
Equal access to Education
Equal access to Information
Like any other person!

Who can Accessible Libraries Benefit?
Low vision to blind people
Hearing Impaired
Mobility Impaired
People with cognitive disability
The elderly

How Can We Make an Inclusive Library?
Access to Resources of the Library
Physical Access to the Library
Services and Communication
To know more, download the Inclusive Libraries White paper !

Access To Resources
Printed Material
Provide Magnification
Provide material in Alternate Formats
Online Content, Videos, CD’s, DVD’s, etc
Access to Screen Reader & Magnification
Alternate Input Devices
Digital Library
Develop Accessible Website

Making Printed Content Acc essible
Magnify a newspaper or a book to ensure easy reading using Optelec Clear View+ !
Features of Clear View+
Upto 60 times magnification
Various color contrast options
Single button control

Alternate Format Conversion Services
Make printed material available in various formats using Dolphin Easy Converter :
Braille
Large Print
Digital Talking Book
Audio with Navigation
Audio and Full Text
Text and no audio

Access to Internet and Digital Library
Provide Access to Assistive Technology such as:
Screen Reader and Screen Magnifier – Dolphin Supernova
Adaptive Keyboard – Clevy Keyboard
Adaptive Mouse – Rock Adapted Joystick
Switches – Big Red Twist

Develop Accessible Website & Digital Library
Conforming to:
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0
Indian Government Web Guidelines

Physical Access beyond a Ramp…
Parking and Accessible Pathway
Entrance
Internal Circulation
Accessible Furniture
Restroom
Circulation and Information Desk
Signage
Emergency Evacuation

Services & Communication
Sensitizing Training for the Staff
Special Services
Home Delivery Service
Postal Service
Providing Information
Guided Tours
Information Booklets

Let’s Recap…
Emergency Exit
Signage
Toilets
Accessible Websites
Furniture
Alternate format Services
Provide Information
Internal Circulation
Alternate Input Devices
Special Services
Entrance
Screen Reader
Sensitization
Parking & Pathway
Magnification
Services & Communication Physical Access Access to Resources

Let Technology be Inclusive!
Assistive Technology Products
Visual Impairment
Hearing Impairment
Mobility Impairment
Learning Impairment
Elderly
Accessibility Services
Accessible
Web Development
POUR Accessibility Testing
Design Review
Template Review
Component Test
Product Accessibility Testing
Task Oriented Testing
Accessible Conversion
Digital Talking Book
PDF Conversion
Events and Initiatives

Where to Contact Us?
email: [email_address]
office: +91-22-2686 0485/6
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Inclusive library

by BarrierBreak on Aug 12, 2010

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