VALA2014 Session 4 Iezzi

The first accessible catalogue for the print-disabled community in Australia

VALA2014 CONCURRENT SESSION 4: User Discovery and Experiences
Tuesday 4 February 2014, 14:40 – 15:10
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2014-proceedings/vala2014-session-4-iezzi

Tony Iezzi

Vision Australia

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Abstract

The online catalogue from the Vision Australia Information Library Service provides access to specially prepared audio books, newspapers and magazines that can be read by any person with a print disability, using appropriate software and technology. All the titles use the latest technologies to enable people with a print disability to browse through a book, magazine or newspaper and easily use a table of contents, in much the same way as a sighted reader. Most of us take for granted the range of advanced search features in catalogues, yet only in the 21st century have these features finally become available in an Australian library service for the print-disabled community.

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VALA2008 Session 16 Iezzi

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperInformation access: forging new paths

VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 16: Accessibility
Thursday 7 February 2008 14:00 – 14:30
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-16-iezzi

Tony Iezzi

Manager Information Access Services, Vision Australia
http://www.visionaustralia.org

Tony Plumb

Manager i-access Program, Vision Australia
http://www.visionaustralia.org

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Abstract

Vision Australia (VA) has a bold new plan of making 100% of information available to its clients in accessible formats. Vision Australia Information Library Service has introduced a number of revolutionary new services, making current news and information available to people who have a print disability. Emphasis is on multiple access methods and format choices for clients using technology that maximises client choice. These services are being developed as part of a five year plan called the i-access program, at an estimated cost of $30 million dollars over five years.