The ARL Joint Task Force on Services to Patrons with Print Disabilities released this report to bring much-needed attention to the challenges of print-disabled individuals who are seeking access to both print and digital library products and services. The report contains recommendations for research libraries to make information accessible to their full range of diverse users equitably. ARL believes that research libraries are poised to provide critical direction—along with academic leadership, IT, and disability services—on the service and technology planning, procurement, and licensing necessary to create a fully accessible information environment.
RLI issue 281 includes:
- Editor’s Note
- Executive Summary
- Print Disabilities, Libraries, and Higher Education
- US and Canadian Disability Policies, Recent Challenges, and US and Canadian Copyright Law
- Research Libraries and Individuals with Print Disabilities
- Universal Design, Inclusive Design, Accessibility, and Usability
- Conclusion
- Appendix A: Model Licensing Language