Axel, I agree with Anna. This is the reason that I talk about futuring
in regard to technology and libraries, as I did in today's free clinic
on access to libraries and information. As I said, I hope that
librarians will look at the new research on technologies with a
thoughtful eye toward library access for the future. That means that we
strive for multiple formats and no barriers in what we offer. It means
thinking outside the box, and it means lobbying in the right places to
get the right results. Thanks so much for sharing the policy. Susan
Anna Ercoli Schnitzer wrote:
> I think that University of Wisconsin--Stevens Point is a wonderful
> role-model for online accessibility.
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: new Campus Online Accessibility Policy-- plus question re
> collection development policy with accessibility component
> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 14:56:08 -0500
> From: Schmetzke, Axel <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: EASI's Library Accessibility Discussion List
> <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
>
>
> I thought this may be of interest to you:
>
> My campus (University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point or UWSP) has just
> adopted a new online accessibility policy. It contains a component
> rarely found in such documents, namely a component that addresses all
> online resources (not just web pages):
>
> Beginning of quote
>
> UWSP Online resources other than web pages
>
> All parties involved in the creation, modification, replacement or
> procurement of online resources must strive for compliance with relevant
> Section 508 standards (especially, but not exclusively, Subsections
> 1194.2, 1194.21 and 1194.22). Where applicable, measures in the pursuit
> of accessible solutions must include, but are not limited to:
> --gaining familiarity with, and implementing, state-of-the art
> accessible design practices for the product in question. --considering
> alternatives to applications that do not lend themselves
> to barrier-free design. --taking into account the accessibility of
> products considered for
> purchase. --requiring vendors to provide documentation pertaining to the
> accessibility of their products. --including accessibility in RFPs
> (Request for Proposals).
>
> End of quote
>
> Here is the link to the complete document:
> http://www.uwsp.edu/it/policies/accessibility/AccessibilityPolicy.htm
>
> The next strategic step, as I see it, is to incorporate the above
> mandate into other policies on campus, such as our networked software
> application/selection guidelines, the library's collection development
> policy, distance education policy, procurement policy, and the campus'
> plan to increase diversity.
>
> This leads me to the following question: Do you know of any library (or
> library consortium) collection policy that addresses online
> accessibility for all (including people with disabilities)? If so, would
> you please let me know?
> Other questions or comments are equally welcome.
>
> Greetings,
>
> Axel
>
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> Axel Schmetzke, Ph.D.
> Assoc. Professor
> Library
> University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
> Tel.: 715-346-4658
> Email: [log in to unmask]
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EASI Home Page http://www.rit.edu/~easi
Online courses and Clinics http://easi.cc/workshop.htm
Check the EASI Library Web http://www.rit.edu/~easi/lib.htm
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