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Keep It Simple
A Guide to Assistive Technologies
Keep It Simple
A Guide to Assistive Technologies
Description
Simple, straightforward guidance for the practitioner who wants to use assistive technologies to extend library access.
Keep it Simple: A Guide to Assistive Technologies provides a basic tutorial on common assistive computer applications and commonly available, inexpensive hardware and software to help librarians incorporate such aids into the library's current infrastructure.
Focusing on applications commonly available on Microsoft Office and other low-cost technologies, this book offers guidance for the practitioner that can help every library move toward universal access. Librarians will find advice on planning accessible services, selecting appropriate assistive technologies, marketing disability services and assistive technology, and training staff in disability services issues and the use of assistive technology. Individual chapters cover print, hearing, speech, and mobility disabilities, offering resources and tutorials for each of these disability categories.
Table of Contents
Section I: Background
1. Assistive Technology Background
Section II: Equipment
2. Print Disabilities
3. Mobility Disabilities
4. Hearing Impairments
5. Speech Disabilities
Section III: Accessibility Issues
6. Providing Accessible Buildings and Learning Spaces
Section IV: Universal Access
7. Universal Access: Promoting Better Library Services for All
Section V: Staff Training
8. Library Disability Training
Section VI: Assistive Technology and Disability Services Marketing
9. Marketing Tips for Serving Individuals with Disabilities
Index
Product details
| Published | 21 Mar 2011 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 168 |
| ISBN | 9781591588672 |
| Imprint | Libraries Unlimited |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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