Libraries serving Persons with Print Disabilities

(LPD)

Our Mission

To advocate for library services that are equitable and accessible for persons with a print disability.

Our Goals

GLOBAL LIBRARY

POLICY

GUIDELINES

ACCESSIBLE LIBRARY SERVICES

LPD has 67 members from 36 countries

ac·ces·si·ble [ak-ses-uh-buh l] adj.

TIGAR

Trusted Intermediaries Global Accessible Resources

International Network

One tool to search and discover

Working with Rightsholders

Access to commercial resources

Sharing of files

Easy access

Library to Library

Library to Client

Publisher/Bookseller to client

TREATY

Enabling technologiesCapacity BuildingTIGAR

Stakeholders Platform

• The enabling technologies sub group

• Working together to identify improvements and opportunities for publishers to build in accessibility at production stage.

• A technology summit in 2011

• The capacity building sub group

• Providing programs to assist developing organisations

• Working on projects that will enhance the skill level and development of DAISY and Braille.

Contacts• Chair: Julie Rae

General Manager, Community Information Access, Vision Australia, 454 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong VIC 3144, AustraliaTel.: +(61)3 9864 9601Fax: +(61)3 9864 9697E-mail: julie.rae@visionaustralia.org

• Secretary: Koen KrikhaarManager, Library Services, Dedicon, P.O. Box 24 (Traverse 175),5360 AA GRAVE, The NetherlandsTel.: +(31) 486 486260 Fax:+(31) 486 476535 E-mail: kkrikhaar@dedicon.nl