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Libraries serving Persons with Print Disabilities
(LPD)
Our Mission
To advocate for library services that are equitable and accessible for persons with a print disability.
Our Goals
GLOBAL LIBRARY
POLICY
GUIDELINES
ACCESSIBLE LIBRARY SERVICES
LPD has 67 members from 36 countries
ac·ces·si·ble [ak-ses-uh-buh l] adj.
TIGAR
Trusted Intermediaries Global Accessible Resources
International Network
One tool to search and discover
Working with Rightsholders
Access to commercial resources
Sharing of files
Easy access
Library to Library
Library to Client
Publisher/Bookseller to client
TREATY
Enabling technologiesCapacity BuildingTIGAR
Stakeholders Platform
• The enabling technologies sub group
• Working together to identify improvements and opportunities for publishers to build in accessibility at production stage.
• A technology summit in 2011
• The capacity building sub group
• Providing programs to assist developing organisations
• Working on projects that will enhance the skill level and development of DAISY and Braille.
Contacts• Chair: Julie Rae
General Manager, Community Information Access, Vision Australia, 454 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong VIC 3144, AustraliaTel.: +(61)3 9864 9601Fax: +(61)3 9864 9697E-mail: [email protected]
• Secretary: Koen KrikhaarManager, Library Services, Dedicon, P.O. Box 24 (Traverse 175),5360 AA GRAVE, The NetherlandsTel.: +(31) 486 486260 Fax:+(31) 486 476535 E-mail: [email protected]