Libraries: Making them Accessible to Disabled People
Provided by: PPD
Tue 26 Jun 2012 – Disability Resource Centre, Bridget's Meeting Room
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Description:
Disabled people face a range of barriers to their effective use of libraries yet they are an important resource in enabling students to produce effective work. This course will explore ways of accommodating disabled library users and help you to develop a plan for enhancing the service you offer. Libraries too have responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and this course will help you to achieve this.
Target audience:
- University staff
- College staff
- Non-University Teaching Institutions staff
- Students
- Affiliated lecturers
Duration: One half day session
Sessions:
Number of sessions: 1
| Date | Time | Venue | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 26 Jun | 13:30 - 16:30 | Disability Resource Centre, Bridget's Meeting Room | Kirsty Wayland |
Aims:
- to be aware of the barriers that disabled library users encounter
- to understand best practice when communicating with disabled people
- to have a plan for enhancing the service you offer disabled people
Themes:
