Hi
The Guide to disability tools for libraries may also be useful:
"On 6 November 2012, EIFL announced the launch of its new Disability Tools for Libraries Guide. This is a 40 page step-by-step guide to the key free open source software tools to assist with a variety of needs of disabled library users. It is not intended to be a comprehensive guide of everything that is available to support disabled library users but a "clear guide for libraries setting out to improve their provision for disabled users, highlighting the best and most easy to use tools in each category". For more details and access to the guide go to: http://www.eifl.net/disability-tools-step-step-guide "
Anyone involved in providing library services to blind and partially sighted people might be interested in joining the Six Steps jiscmail list. The Six Steps is a benchmark for public libraries, but this moderated list is open to anyone interested or involved in library services for blind and partially sighted people. The list provides useful updates as well as an opportunity to raise questions and share experience. The list can be joined at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=SIXSTEPS
Wendy
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Thomas Connelly
Sent: 08 April 2013 12:15
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Subject: Re: Accessibility software - open source?
Hi David,
Apologies for taking so long to respond to this one, but I'm just catching up on email now.
You might want to take a look at the JISC Access Apps project (http://www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/techdis/technologymatters/enablingtech/accessapps) - this packages together a variety of freeware/OSS accessibility apps, with many of use to users with visual disability.
Regards,
Thomas
On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 11:03 AM, David Reed <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Hi all
With an imminent corporate upgrade to Win 7 we're reviewing what accessibility software we offer via PN pcs, especially for partially-sighted customers.
Has anyone found a suitable open source alternative to the current commercial software out there?
thanks
David Reed
Community-based Learning & Engagement Manager
Solihull Library & Information Services
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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
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