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Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Div. for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. – 1989
The National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, administers a free national library program for persons with visual or physical handicaps who cannot use normal print materials. The following features of this service are discussed: (1) types of materials chosen (full-length books and magazines for…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Audiodisks, Audiotape Recordings
Scheffel, Debora L.; Agnew, Jo – 2003
This paper examines the goal of providing transparent computer access to people with disabilities, especially those with visual impairments. First, four basic strategies to provide this population with access to technology are identified: (1) building features into the computer, operating system, or application programs; (2) using adaptive…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Assistive Technology
Cylke, Frank Kurt, Ed. – 1991
This annotated bibliography of materials focuses on horses, racing, ranching, and riding. Two articles are presented in full. They are: "Diary of a Blind Horseman: Confidence Springs from a Horse Named Sun" (Richard Vice and Steve Stone) and "Young Rider: Her Horses Show the Way" (Helen Mason). Each article tells the true story…
Descriptors: Adults, Animal Husbandry, Athletics, Audiodisks
Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Tokyo. – 1986
This document presents the text of the 1949 Japanese Law for the Welfare of Physically Disabled Persons and brief extracts of later amendments. Sections in Chapter 1 cover definitions, the Advisory Council on Welfare of Physically Disabled Persons, and service providers. Chapter II covers welfare measures such as the physically disabled person's…
Descriptors: Adults, Braille, Children, Counseling Services
Cylke, Frank Kurt, Ed. – 1990
This annotated bilbiography of materials focuses on sailing. Two articles are presented in full. They are: "Sailing in Tall Ships" (Tony Elbourn) and "Sailing Blind" (Charles E. Leonard). Each article tells the true story of a blind person's experience with sailing. Material listings are presented for adults under the following…
Descriptors: Adults, Aquatic Sports, Audiodisks, Audiotape Cassettes
Leach, 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