Pat,

Another solution to add to Jane's excellent one: for back issues that you have print for, use a flatbed scanner with optical character recognition software to convert the print to a digital version on a computer, then use the voice output or printout options that Pat mentioned.  The bonus is that this can be used for any print items in your collection.  They all become accessible this way, and it doesn't have to be done on a title-by-title basis.

See the ASCLA web site at www.ala.org/ascla, under "Issues," then "Equity of Access" for an accessible workstation list and a companion list of assistive technology products.  And let me know if you have any questions.

Audrey
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Pat,
Just a suggestion, but why not cancel the print subscription and get the
electronic (web) subscription.

It costs $140 / year for institutions.  See details at:
http://www.igc.org/afb/jvib.html

If it's in electronic format then, in theory -- I haven't actually tried
this myself, issues could be listened to with voice output or printed out in
paper or in Braille at their own workstations.

Jane

Jane Forgay, Reference Librarian, Services for Persons with Disabilities
Information Services and Resources
Dana Porter Library
University of Waterloo                          (519) 888-4567 ext. 5417

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Subject:        Request for Assistance

Hello,

This is not necessarily an access question, but I would like to receive
your comments/opinions about making a specific journal available in
Braille.

Our Library has a print subscription to the "Journal of Visual Impairment
& Blindness", and we understand that there is also a Braille version. One
of our faculty members suggested that we purchase the Braille version,
in addition to our regular subscription.

We have one professor, one student and an incoming student (2001-2002
academic year) who are blind.  I have discussed this with the Director of
our Disability Resources Office and he said it would be nice to have, but
did not feel it is necessary.

Please let me know what you think.

Thanks,


Pat Bullock
Information Services Multicultural Librarian
King Library
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-8494