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From the site: "The Disability History Museum's mission is to promote understanding about the historical experience of people with disabilities by recovering, chronicling, and interpreting their stories. Our goal is to help foster a deeper understanding o
From the site: "The Museum of disABILITY History is dedicated to the collection, preservation and display of artifacts pertaining to the history of people with disabilities."
Provides examples of people with different disabilities access online content. Includes scenarios, examples of the barriers encountered by web users with specific disabilities, and specific assistive technologies and access strategies.
Applies principles of the Library Bill of Rights to library services and people with disabilities.
DO-IT = "Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology." Includes presentation materials for "Universal Access: Electronic Resources in Libraries," a training program to help library staff and volunteers "become more aware of the issues, n
From the site: "The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) works with organizations around the world to develop strategies, guidelines, and resources to help make the Web accessible to people with disabilities." Recommended reading: the Introducing Accessibi
Federal web site whose mission is "to connect people with disabilities, their family members, veterans, caregivers, employers, service providers and others with the resources they need to ensure that people with disabilities can fully participate in the w
ALA's online professional network offers several disability-related Member Communities, including ACRL's Universal Accessibility Interest Group and communities associated with ASCLA's Libraries Serving Special Populations Section.
From the site: "The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences."
Recommended reading: listing of past winners and the Select
From the site: "The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) enhances the effectiveness of library service by providing networking, enrichment and educational opportunities for its diverse members, who represent state library ag
Disability etiquette resources from Easter Seals, an organization providing child development, physical rehabilitation, and job training services for people with disabilities and their families. Myths and Facts About People With Disabilities, Understandi
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