The links on this page will lead you to excerpts from selected ASCLA publications or to Web sites that may be of interest according to the headings below.
Stories About the Community Benefits of the Library Services and Technology Act
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Accessibility Basics for Librarians An Educational Service of the American Library Association's Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) and Leslie Harris & Associates
2001 ASCLA Conference Program: "Reading and Exploring Together: Empowering Children with Disabilities and Their Parents as Library Users"--see related files below.
Introduction to the Revised Standards and Guidelines of Service for the Library of Congress Network of Libraries for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (2004) (Adobe® Acrobat® document)
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
PBS P.O.V.: Freedom Machines : "Freedom Machines" takes a new look at disability through the lens of assistive technology. The experiences of a group of unforgettable people let us re-examine ideas about ability and disability grounded in our culture and attitudes. Also: Resources
Assistive Tech : Search for assistive technology at this Web site by product type.
Arthritis foundation : The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.
LD/ADD Pride Online at http://www.ldpride.net is an interactive community and information resource for adults with learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder.
"Learning Disabilities Worldwide (LDW) envisions a world where learning disabilities (LD) are universally understood, accepted, and effectively addressed. We work to create a world where all persons with LD are supported in their endeavors and feel empowered to achieve their maximum potential in their academic careers, workplace, and personal development." (from LDW vision statement)
National Institute for Correctional Education (NICE) was recently established with joint funding from the Departments of Justice and Education. Housed at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, its mission is to assist educators in enhancing the services they provide and to foster effective learning environments in prisons and jails.
