April 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Learn how to make your library’s digital resources accessible and user-friendly for all audiences! Join Shawn Lemieux, Associate Librarian/Director of the Talking Book and Braille Library, in this third webinar of ESLN’s ADA Title II Compliance for Libraries series and learn about commonly utilized accessibility tools. This webinar will include an overview on both digital tools and handheld tools, from low cost options to high end devices.
For the majority of the session, we’ll explore digital tools that are accessible for a broad range of library types, including:
– Native accessibility features in Microsoft
– NVDA
– Fusion
– Smartphone accessibility features, such as iPhone and Android
– Screen readers and screen enlargers
Presenter: Shawn Lemieux, Director of the New York State Library’s Talking Book and Braille Library, has worked for libraries that serve people who have visual, physical or reading disabilities for 25 years. She enjoys providing reference assistance to patrons and connecting them with reading materials they’ll find entertaining and resourceful. She also works with libraries to incorporate accessibility software on their public computers. She’s a valuable resource for libraries and advocates for universal access.
Free to Southeastern & ESLN Members. This event will be held on Zoom Webinar; registration is required. This event will be recorded, but you must register to receive the recording.
All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for 1 hour of CE credit.
Live transcription will be available. We are committed to offering inclusive, diverse, and equitable services to all of our members. To request specific accommodations, please contact ESLN at least five business days ahead of this program.
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This event is sponsored by the Empire State Library Network.
If you have any questions, please contact Tina at cbroomfield@rrlc.org.