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What libraries are doing - assistive technologies

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13/11/2006 Supernova, Cicero and Prisma crib cards

These crib cards are from Maria Nother, Senior Access Librarian at Stockport. All are in Word format.

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24/01/2007 Text Help Read and Write document

Basic instructions for Text Help Read and Write. Supplied by Mohammed Hafeez , Bradford.

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24/01/2007 Renfrewshire library statement

See the East Renfrewshire libraries services for disabled people web page for a good example of how to publicise your services in a sustainable and manageable manner with special reference to the assistance provided for general accessibility, magnification software and screen reader software.


26/06/2007 Resources for special needs

See Surrey's staff training package on Windows and Internet Explorers' accessibility features. Library staff should have knowledge of, and organize, ICT resources to enable users with special needs to make good use of the library and its information resources. Supplied by Chris Duke, Surrey.

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