--- Begin Forwarded Message --- 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 [log in to unmask] --- End Forwarded Message ---