Download or read book Crash Course in Library Services to People with Disabilities written by Elizabeth Ann Roberts and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Creating Inclusive Library Environments written by Michelle Kowalsky and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This planning guide will enable libraries to create and maintain a truly inclusive environment for all patrons.
Download or read book Libraries and Reading written by Matthew Conner and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a climate of tightened budgets and severe demands on public literacy resources, Conner and Plocharczyck go to the foundations of social justice in Cultural Studies to show how the means of integrating those with disabilities into libraries and communities can be found in our everyday practices.
Download or read book Library Programming for Adults with Developmental Disabilities written by Barbara Klipper and published by ALA Editions. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Programming staff, library administrators, and LIS instructors will find this an easy-to-read handbook for understanding the needs of adults with developmental disabilities and the principles that undergird the best practices the authors describe.
Download or read book Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and the Inclusive Future of Libraries written by Brian Wentz and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With contributions from researchers, educators, and practitioners from across a range of fields, this volume will be an important resource for library professionals in all types of libraries as well as a reference for researchers and educators about the efforts, challenges and opportunities related to the inclusive future of libraries.
Download or read book Making Libraries Accessible written by Char Booth and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Library Technology Reports, editor Booth makes the case that that attention to the core principles of consistency, flexibility, and simplicity go hand in hand with libraries’ commitments to open information and accessibility.
Download or read book Beyond Accommodation written by Jessica Schomberg and published by Library Juice Press. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Library Programming for Autistic Children and Teens written by Amelia Anderson and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2021-04-12 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This edition reflects the new knowledge that has been learned about autism since the publication of the first edition, amplifies the voices of autistic self-advocates, and provides new, easy-to-replicate programming ideas for successfully serving autistic children and teens"--
Download or read book A Guide to Disability Rights Laws written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Disability is Natural written by Kathie Snow and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this user-friendly book, parents learn revolutionary common sense techniques for raising successful children with disabilities. When we recognize that disability is a natural part of the human experience, new attitudes lead to new actions for successful lives at home, in school and in communities. When parents replace today's conventional wisdom with the common sense values and creative thinking detailed in this book, all children with disabilities (regardless of age or type of disability) can live the life of their dreams. Readers will learn how to define a child by his or her assets - instead of a disability-related "problem," and how to create new and improved partnerships with educators, health care professionals, family and friends
Download or read book Libraries and People with Disabilities written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Improving Library Services to People with Disabilities written by Courtney Deines-Jones and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2007-02-28 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book takes account of the key fact that to maximize their potential, people must have lifelong access to the information and services offered through books and libraries. Whether to address concerns of an ageing population or to enable all citizens to contribute fully through meaningful education and work opportunities, more emphasis is being given to promoting library services to people who have disabilities. This book is a compendium of articles focused on serving adults with disabilities in an international setting. From this book, librarians, policy makers and constituents will understand the importance of serving all potential patrons, will be exposed to best practices and model programs, and will learn techniques and strategies for improving the services their libraries offer. Pragmatic approach gives librarians tools they can use immediately to improve their services Policy overviews help librarians understand advocacy issues Emphasis on universal access helps librarians and decision-makers understand how improving services for people with disabilities improves services for all patrons
Download or read book Library and Information Services for Handicapped Individuals written by Kieth C. Wright and published by Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 1989 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previous edition, 1983. Thoroughly revised and updated with a new format to expand its use in in-service training for librarians and teachers. The major handicapped groups are identified, with a new focus on temporary handicaps caused by contagious diseases, including AIDS. Acidic paper. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Equal Access to Information written by Elizabeth A. Breedlove and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Information Services for People with Developmental Disabilities written by Marilyn M. Irwin and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1995-04-30 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developmental disabilities are the most numerous of disabilities, and they are exceptionally complex. This professional reference overviews developmental disabilities, discusses the information needs of people with developmental disabilities, and provides practical guidance to librarians and information professionals who serve them. Particular attention is given to the ramifications of the Americans with Disabilities Act for librarians. The first part of the book defines and describes developmental disabilities from perspectives relevant to librarians and information professionals. The second part examines key life issues that have a major impact on people with developmental disabilities. This section emphasizes the current trend toward the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in mainstream society. References to related information sources are included throughout. The third part looks at disabilities from the perspective of the library or other information agency. An appendix lists organizations, agencies, businesses, and libraries that provide additional materials.
Download or read book Disabilities and the Library written by Clayton A. Copeland and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2022-11-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Librarians need to understand the needs and abilities of differently abled patrons, and anyone responsible for hiring and managing librarians must know how to provide an equitable environment. This book serves as an educational resource for both groups"--
Download or read book Libraries and Reading written by Matthew Conner and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a climate of tightened budgets and severe demands on public literacy resources, Conner and Plocharczyck go to the foundations of social justice in Cultural Studies to show how the means of integrating those with disabilities into libraries and communities can be found in our everyday practices.
