Hello All,
I have followed a strand of Google related emails regarding this digitized
book issue. I do believe that several advocacy organizations serving
individuals who have print disabilities have been made aware and are indeed
concerned about the inaccessibility of Google's planned project.
Several of the listserv participants sent emails to Google and were told
that the digitized books would not be accessible. I, myself have inquired
about the accessibility of digitized materials, and have been informed that
this is a problem. Note: my inquiries were not in relation to the Google
project.
As we know, digitized materials pose a challenge to individuals who use
screen readers. Pictures of text are not accessible, and as I have been
learning, it does not seem that there is a good way to combat this problem.
I am always looking to learn. If anyone has made strides in this area and/or
know about accessibility solutions that are addressing digitization projects
across the country, I would love to know. Our library system is embarking on
several digitization projects that at this time, are not fully accessible.
Valerie Lewis
Valerie Lewis
Administrator of Outreach Services
Suffolk Cooperative Library System
P.O. Box 9000
Bellport, NY 11713-9000
(631) 286-1600, X1365
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Hi,
Is it possible to share how you got this information? And if it applied to
a particular screen reader or screen readers in general?
Did you receive a response from Google?
We are part of The New York Public Library and will certainly bring your
concerns forward.
-- Bonnie
Bonnie Farrier
Principal Librarian
The New York Public Library
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
40 West 20th Street
New York, NY 10011
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http://talkingbooks.nypl.org
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From: Schneider, Katherine S.
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 10:45 AM
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Subject: Google print accessibility
As a screen reader user, it appears that Google Print digitized images will
not be accessible. Other than submitting a comment on their comments page,
which I've already done, is anyone aware of ALA or other group efforts to
work out something? Thanks. Kathie
Katherine Schneider, Ph.D.
Senior Psychologist, Emerita
Counseling Service
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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