Here are some resources for additional information and support on disability and library issues
- About equal opportunities is a website that offers features and practical advice on all aspects of equal opportunities
- Accessify Forum is a discussion forum devoted to all topics relating to web accessibility
- E learning Accessibility & Inclusion is a blog on accessibility issues in education. It is a good medium for those involved in access and inclusion using technology to discuss issues
- Speakup is a specialist charity making information films for people with learning disabilities on subjects ranging from health, the law, bullying and general life skills
- Visage addresses the barriers that visually impaired jobseekers can face when moving into mainstream employment. It also supports employers, addressing their concerns and needs when it comes to employing blind and partially sighted people
- CILIP Diversity Group
E-Access Bulletin - a free monthly e-bulletin on e-accessibility. To subscribe email eab-subs@headstar.com with 'subscribe eab' in the subject header.
Library & Information Gazette, 24 August – 6 September 2007 has a special focus on accessibility.
IFLA Libraries Serving Disadvantaged Persons Section Newsletter - a twice yearly newsletter on library services for disadvantaged people around the world.
The following charities all have useful information that will help in informing staff and tailoring services to those with disabilities.
Mental Health Foundation
Mind
Sane
RADAR - Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
RNIB - Royal National Institute for the Blind
RNID - Royal National Institute for the Deaf