[OPLINTECH] Technology for accessibility?

[Chad Neeper]

Most of the libraries I personally work with just make the Windows
accessibility options easily and obviously accessible right on the desktop
(that's been part of my standard patron config for many years, so they all
get that config.) I also tend to use 24" LCDs, which seems to help older
patrons and patrons with vision problems. I've set out high-visibility
keyboards and trackballs before too. Basic stuff, for the most part. But if
you're venturing further, my biggest lesson/comment is the simple and the
obvious:  Ask the *patrons* that are
hearing-/visually-/mobility-/whatever-   -impaired what would benefit them
most and what they would like to use, how they would like to use it, and
how best to arrange the physical space. Start from there. If you don't live
with the same impairments, don't presume to understand someone's day-to-day
issues and dictate a solution.

2 cents.
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On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 1:21 PM Phil Shirley via OPLINTECH <
oplintech at lists.oplin.org> wrote:

> Sorry, I see that the term is apparently "hearing loop."
> On 9/23/2021 1:18 PM, Phil Shirley wrote:
>
> What "accessibility" technology do you have in your library or library
> services?
>
> We have shortcuts on our public computers to the Windows accessibility
> features. I was thinking about looking into browser add-ons for things like
> reading the screen or presenting a more readable version of a page.
>
> This could also include amplification or digital loop technology in
> meeting rooms (we sometimes use a PA system for programs).
>
> Phil
>
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