Finding Our Way through the Maze of Adaptive Technology.

Vaccarella, Bonnie

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Publication Date: 2001

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Finding Our Way through the Maze of Adaptive Technology.

Vaccarella, Bonnie

Computers in Libraries, v21 n9 p44-47 Oct 2001

Explains how the Monroe County Library System (NY) adapted their library to help the greatest number of disabled people use their library with the greatest ease and at a reasonable cost. Highlights include focus groups with disabled patrons; appropriate adaptive devices; policy recommendations for computer use; and staff training. (LRW)

Descriptors: Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Disabilities, Focus Groups, Library Personnel, Library Policy, Policy Formation, Public Libraries, Staff Development, User Needs (Information)

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Language: English

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