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Resources Developed

The following resources help libraries make their offerings welcoming to all patrons, including those with disabilities. These materials were produced through AccessLibraries, a year-long cooperative project lead by DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology) with the University Libraries at the º£½Ç´óÉñ.

• Equal Access: Universal Design of Libraries
  A brochure for designing a library that is accessible to everyone.
• Universal Access: Electronic Resources in Libraries
  Text and PDF versions of presentation materials, including a sample script, presentation slides, and brochures.
• Accessible Technology
  Resources for ensuring that computers, websites, videos, and other materials are accessible.

About AccessLibraries

The project goal was to educate librarians and other educators about adaptive technology and accessible web design through the development and dissemination of a videotape, brochures and a presentation manual. The materials have been presented at many librarian and educator conferences including Closing the Gap, American Library Association (ALA), SLA, MLA, ACRL, AASL, CSUN and others.

Funding for the project was provided by the Telecommunications Funding Partnership and the National Science Foundation. The º£½Ç´óÉñ also contributes substantial resources to DO-IT.

Staff for project included:

• Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D., Director, DO-IT
• Dan Comden, Adaptive Technology Consultant, DO-IT
• Beth Fraser, Project Librarian, DO-IT/University Libraries

The authors would like to thank the Advisory Board members and others that provided input into the project including:

• Jan Ames,º£½Ç´óÉñ Talking Book & Braille Library
• Dagmar Amtmann, Assistive Technology Resource Center, º£½Ç´óÉñ Assistive Technology Alliance
• Sarah Beasley, Seattle Central Community College
• Betty G. Bengtson, Director of University Libraries, º£½Ç´óÉñ
• Steve Goodwin, Edmonds School District
• Cleo Kelly, Library Equal Access Program, Seattle Public Library
• Katy Lenn, University of Oregon Knight Library
• Dean Martineau, Tacoma Community College
• Steve Nourse, Experimental Education Unit, º£½Ç´óÉñ
• Paula L. Palmer, Lake º£½Ç´óÉñ Technical College
• Betsy Wilson, Associate Director for Public Services, University Libraries, º£½Ç´óÉñ
• Melody Winkle, Computing and Communications, º£½Ç´óÉñ