Ravonne Green, Vera Blair

Keep It Simple

A Guide to Assistive Technologies

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Libraries Unlimited
• Seitenzahl: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. März 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 266g
• ISBN-13: 9781591588665
• ISBN-10: 1591588669
• Artikelnr.: 29606705

Autorenporträt

Ravonne A. Green is an independent assistive technology consultant in the library and information science program at Valdosta State University. Vera Blair, MLIS, is a civil air patrol pilot and has done several assistive technology workshops for public libraries.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface 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