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Direct linkSunrich, Matthew; Green, Ravonne – Journal of Access Services, 2007
This study provides an overview of the various products available for library patrons with blindness or visual impairments. To provide some insight into the status of library services for patrons with blindness, a sample of American universities that are recognized for their programs for students with visual impairments was surveyed to discern…
Descriptors: Blindness, Educational Technology, Assistive Technology, Library Services
American Foundation for the Blind, New York, NY. – 1979
This report, which summarizes a series of studies conducted to ascertain the extent to which visually impaired persons use the programs of the Library of Congress National Library Service for the blind and physically handicapped (NLS), presents an overview of findings concerning the size and demographic characteristics of the household target…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Federal Programs, Library Services
Berkowitz, Marvin; And Others – 1979
This report, which summarizes a series of studies conducted to ascertain the extent to which visually impaired persons use the programs of the Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), explains the survey methodology used and presents an overview of findings concerning characteristics, activities,…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Blindness, Braille, Federal Programs
A Two-Phase Survey of the Impact of Radio and Television Public Service Announcements. Final Report.
Market Facts, Washington, DC. – 1979
This evaluation was designed to assess the effectiveness of an information campaign conducted in seven selected areas of the country to promote public awareness and use of services provided by the National Library Service for the Blind and Handicapped (NLS) for individuals with reading difficulties. The principal campaign medium consisted of…
Descriptors: Braille, Community Organizations, Evaluation, Library Services
Wessells, Michael B.; And Others – 1979
This study evaluates user satisfaction and the cost effectiveness of the use of computer systems in the Braille and Talking Book Program of the Ohio Regional Libraries for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, and makes recommendations for patterns of service and funding. This report provides an executive summary as well as a 3-part presentation…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Computers, Delivery Systems
Download full textLeach, Stacey A. – 1994
In order for public libraries in Ohio to meet the needs of their communities and also be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, they must be able to accommodate children with disabilities in their summer reading programs. Efforts of small or medium public libraries (circulation less than 1,100,000 in 1992) to meet the needs of…
Descriptors: Books, Braille, Budgets, Children
