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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, who is blind, talks about her work in the library with staff and visually impaired people
Ann and Bill, both blind, discuss a reading group for visually impaired people
Annette talks about some learners with mental health problems who attend her I.T. course
Bill who became blind at 55 tells us some of his experiences
Edwin tells us about his interests and how he uses the library overcoming his learning difficulties
Gillian tells Julie through an interpreter about the Women's Health Group for deaf women
Judith talks about her favourite books and about learning to play the keyboard overcoming her learning difficulties
Laura describes how difficult it is for a dyslexic to use the library and has some good ideas for libraries
Lisza helps us understand her difficulties in using the library with both visual and hearing impairments
Shaheen talks about widening participation particularly for adults with mental health issues
Liz reads a story with three pupils from Arbour Vale School who have difficulties reading
The learning modules are intended to help develop your knowledge and skills through work-based modules supported by some existing key web-based resources
The frequently asked questions are intended to guide you to starting points within this resource which will help you find solutions
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
Some guidance notes and a broad collection of websites that provide a background to a rnage of disability issues
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