Accessibility Basics for Librarians
An Educational Service of the American Library Association's Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP)
Prepared by Leslie Harris & Associates with OITP
- Introduction
- What is Accessibility?
- American Disabilities Act
- Rehabilitation Act
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- State Laws
- Assistive Technology
- Closed Captioning and Video Description
- Screen Readers and Magnification Devices
- Digital Rights Management and Accessibility
- Accessible Communications Devices
- Alternative Augmentative Communication Devices
- Digital Talking Books
- Access to Print Materials
- Chafee Resources
- Considerations in Purchasing Accessible Library Materials
- Creating Accessible Library Materials
- Web Accessibility
- Accessibility and Filtering Software
- Universal Design
- Access to the General Curriculum for Students with Disabilities
- Creating a Library Accessibility Policy
- Library Access Checklist
- Online Discussion Groups for Library Accessibility
- The Impact of IDEA Reauthorization on Libraries
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Disclaimer
This Online Privacy Tutorial is a service of the American Library Association. The content of this tutorial is primarily the work of Leslie Harris & Associates in Washington, DC. The views expressed in these messages are not necessarily the views of ALA or Leslie Harris & Associates. This tutorial is for information only and will not necessarily provide answers to concerns that arise in any particular situation. This service is not legal advice and does not include many of the technical details arising under certain laws. If you are seeking legal advice to address specific privacy issues, you should consult an attorney licensed to practice in your state.
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