There are some librarians already involved in accessibility, through ALA divisions, listservs, etc., who might be very
interested in what you're doing. Are you connected with them?
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> From: Visually Impaired Computer Users' Group List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ana G
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> Subject: [VICUG-L] Any Advice? Library Accessibility
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> Hi all,
>
> I will be writing an article for a book on how librarians can use Google
> products to do their jobs or to help patrons. My chapter will be about
> incorporating accessibility into the library experience through
> ChromeVox and TalkBack/magnification.
>
> My proposal was just accepted. The way I'm imagining the article is a
> nuts-and-bolts approach to ChromeVox/TalkBack/magnification, so people
> who are blind or have low vision can walk into the library, get help on
> using a computer or tablet to conduct a search, and email things that
> need to be hunted down to a librarian or other staff member, even if
> they don't have any experience with ChromeVox or Android. My thinking is
> that the tutorial will help staff learn to use accessibility so they can
> help patrons learn it on their first visit.
>
> do any of you have suggestions about what to include based on your own
> experiences with libraries, library databases, or research in general?
> I'm also interested in good, bad, or other experiences with libraries as
> that may help me get more ideas. Think about public libraries,
> school/university libraries, and private/business libraries.
>
> I think I will also include a very short section on Voiceover since many
> libraries have Mac's and some blind or low-vision patrons may have
> iDevices. Because the book is on Google products, the Voiceover section
> will probably be more about two or three places to go for good
> information. Aside from the manual, is there an especially helpful
> article or podcast on using Voiceover with the web?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ana
>
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