Case Studies

The case stories introduce you to some interesting people with or working with people who have a range of disabilities, and are a good starting point in using the website.

To read the details of each case study, just click on the appropriate link.

Ann's case story

Ann, who is blind, talks about her work in the library with staff and visually impaired people

Ann and Bill's case story

Ann and Bill, both blind, discuss a reading group for visually impaired people

Annette's case study

Annette talks about some learners with mental health problems who attend her I.T. course

Bill's case study

Bill who became blind at 55 tells us some of his experiences

Edwin's case story

Edwin tells us about his interests and how he uses the library overcoming his learning difficulties

Gillian's case story

Gillian tells Julie through an interpreter about the Women's Health Group for deaf women

Judith's case story

Judith talks about her favourite books and about learning to play the keyboard overcoming her learning difficulties

Laura's case study

Laura describes how difficult it is for a dyslexic to use the library and has some good ideas for libraries

Lisza's case story

Lisza helps us understand her difficulties in using the library with both visual and hearing impairments

Shaheen's case story

Shaheen talks about widening participation particularly for adults with mental health issues

Slough Library with Arbour Vale School: Case story

Liz reads a story with three pupils from Arbour Vale School who have difficulties reading

Responsibilities transfer

From 1st October 2011, this site will not be updated, so please treat it as the static archive it is. This is because <a target="_Blank" href="http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/">Arts Council England</a> has now taken over museums and libraries responsibilities. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/">The National Archives</a> has assumed responsibility for strategic leadership of the Archives sector. Arts Council responsibilities will also now include the Renaissance programme, Museum Accreditation, and Library Development, together with cultural property services such as Export Licensing and the Acceptance in Lieu scheme. The National Archives has assumed responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the archives sector and advising government on its development. The MLA is now winding down, with a skeleton staff remaining until May 2012 to complete the management of existing Renaissance contracts, complete outstanding financial and contractual arrangements and prepare for the appointment of a liquidator. This website will remain live until 31st March so that the public still has full access to the material on it – good practice case studies, toolkits, guidance and a range of other publications. Continue reading

Related links
choose a module
The learning modules are intended to help develop your knowledge and skills through work-based modules supported by some existing key web-based resources
faq
The frequently asked questions are intended to guide you to starting points within this resource which will help you find solutions
find out about disability
The Disability Portfolio is a collection of 12 guides on how best to meet the needs of disabled people as users and staff in museums, archives and libraries
further sources and support
Some guidance notes and a broad collection of websites that provide a background to a rnage of disability issues
some tips on using this resource
The overall aim of the website is to provide a one-stop information and learning resource for library staff relating to access and equal opportunities for disabled people: a web-based resource for public library staff