Ian, As far as I am aware there is no definitive regulation because in this particular instance there are obvious conflicts of interest between the needs of different disability groups. Have a look at Chapter 12 of Library Services for Visually Impaired People: a manual of best practice ;Design and Adaptation of Libraries and Services by Dr. Gill Burrington at http://bpm.nlb-online.org which should help you. Biddy Fisher is correct to advise that you need to allow for staff to assist users. That would be regarded as a reasonable adjustment within the spirit of the DDA because the needs of wheelchair bound users and visually impaired users are different in terms of the ideal shelf dimensions to meet their particular needs. Best wishes for a successful layout! David Owen Executive Director Share The Vision c/o National Library For The Blind Far Cromwell Road, Bredbury, Stockport SK6 2SG 0161-355-2079/2088 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Ian Evans [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 10:11 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Disability Act Good Morning All, Does anybody have any idea where I could locate either rules and regulations or the most current guidance about the location and spacing of shelving in libraries to conform to the requirements of the Disability Act? Thanks in advance. Ian Evans The College of St Mark & St John, Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BH 01752 636700 extension 3118 [log in to unmask] ________________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star Internet. The service is powered by MessageLabs. NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that you must not use, disclose, distribute, copy, print or rely on this emails content. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and then delete the email and any attachments from your system. NLB has made strenuous efforts to ensure that emails and any attachments generated by its staff are free from viruses. However, it cannot accept any responsibility for any viruses which are transmitted. We therefore recommend you scan all attachments. Please note that the statements and views expressed in this email and any attachments are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of NLB. NLB Registered Charity Number: 213212 Website: http://www.nlb-online.org ________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that you must not use, disclose, distribute, copy, print or rely on this emails content. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and then delete the email and any attachments from your system. NLB has made strenuous efforts to ensure that emails and any attachments generated by its staff are free from viruses. However, it cannot accept any responsibility for any viruses which are transmitted. We therefore recommend you scan all attachments. Please note that the statements and views expressed in this email and any attachments are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of NLB. NLB Registered Charity Number: 213212 Website: http://www.nlb-online.org _____________________________________________________________________