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Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 11:38:14 -0500
From: ahudson <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Am. for Disabilities Act and map libraries
 
 
 
     Because we are studying this issue here, I am wondering what is
     happening in map libraries  in general to meet ADA standards, and to
     provide assistance to readers who are blind, in wheelchairs, etc.
 
     Some unique items in map libraries, as Nancy Kandoian reminded me this
     morning, are LARGE PRINT atlases and BRAILLE maps. We only have
     samples of the latter.  I believe also for the visually impaired there
     are enlarging screens for computers; and fonts can be enlarged.
 
     Are there other services being provided in the map community about
     which we should all know, and perhaps pursue?
 
     Many thanks for your input, Alice Hudson Map Division, NYPL
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