... at: akou@ait.edu.gr © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Aids for the disabled Libraries Disabled people Greece Assistive technologies (AT) play an important role in equalizing opportunities for people with disabilities in all aspects of life, since this technology can contribute...

.... Practical accessibility was tested with Lynx, IBM Homepage Reader, and JAWS. Validation was performed with A‐Prompt and the W3C/WAI checklist. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Distance learning Disabled people Internet Millions of computer users in the USA have some sort of disability that makes...

... they offer. It can be used to help libraries develop policies, guidelines, and procedures for making their electronic resources accessible to people with disabilities. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Internet Distance learning Disabled people Technology Libraries The information resources...

... (e.g. HTML 4), checking and correcting accessibility problems, prompting, and providing appropriate documentation and help[7]. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Distance learning Internet Disabled people Technology When recommended design strategies are implemented, any Web‐based learning...

... of LHT, for permitting two issues on this special theme as well as for his responsiveness and constructive guidance throughout the guest‐editing process. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Disabled people Blind people Information technology The previous special‐theme issue of Library Hi...

... technologies to provide functionality for people with disabilities. In order to analyze the policy framework behind this concept, let us examine the major statutory, regulatory and judicial building blocks of this framework in a roughly chronological order. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Disabled people...

... may thus face considerable hurdles in supporting accessible design, and can need assistance in voicing their concerns. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Internet Disabled people Blind people Empowerment Web sites The Internet presents new opportunities for those with disabilities, linking...

... prevalence of Web‐based customer and government services: … this is sure to lead to the next layer of legal settlements and rulings that guarantee access to people with disabilities. Disabled people Internet Libraries Information technology Law Access to electronic resources...

... at the percentage of Web sites currently on the Internet that would be accessible to those considered disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Disabled people Design Internet Equal opportunities On an average day over 59 million US citizens access...

..., the editor of LHT, for the enthusiasm with which he has supported my idea for this themed issue as well as for his responsiveness and constructive guidance throughout the guest‐editing process. Disabled people Blind people Information technology To a large extent, disability is a social...

... Blind people Disabled people Information technology Traditionally, it has been the role of the librarian to locate, select, organize and disseminate information resources. Prior to online catalogs, library users who were blind were unable to access such tools as a card or microfiche catalog...

... and resources for those with disabilities. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Information Technology Service Disabled people On entering the Lied Library, the first‐time visitor and the seasoned user alike are drawn to the Information Commons, the active and ever‐popular computer center of the building...

... talking books (DTBs) in an educational setting, while focusing particular attention on the ability to provide DTBs over computer networks. The first in‐class testing cycle began with the Fall 1999 semester. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Disabled people Information technology Schools Blind people...

... development project. The extensive requirements the DAISY Consortium put forward meant a long product development cycle, but functionality that would ensure its use in the wide variety of production environments and provide the best product to the end‐users. Disabled people Information technology...

..., NJ 08618, USA. Tel: 609 984 8044; Fax: 609 984 8048; E‐mail: info@prodworks.com Download from their Web site at www.prodworks.com Current price from both sources to register LpPlayer is $45. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Disabled people Information technology Computer software Blind people...

... page accessibility at the nation’s leading library schools reflects a lack of awareness about this issue among the leaders and trainers in the library profession. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Disabled people Information technology Libraries Design Information services About 20 per cent...

... and print disabled, it is clear that it is time for you to join. To learn more about DAISY, please visit our Web site at: http://www.daisy.org © MCB UP Limited 2001 Disabled people Information technology Training Help desks Experts and potential experts must be able...

...), and is the subject of intense discussion in the publishing and library communities. There are many complex issues on the table, and we are following events closely so that any system that we eventually adopt will be acceptable to rights owners. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Disabled people Information...

... of five components. Because it is the most comprehensive type we choose an example from class no. 4, audio with full text. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Disabled people Information technology Standards Blind people Books Under the auspices of the National Information Standards...

... MCB UP Limited 1999 Blind people Disabled people Learning Library services Resources Students British Columbia College and Institute Library Services (CILS) was established in 1984 to provide access to information for the students and faculty with print disabilities in the post...