Talking about assistive devices so much this week got me thinking about what we can do in libraries to help students who are disabled that isn't related to technology. I'm not sure how many children who are blind, for example, attend public school but I wonder how many libraries have books in braille that these students would be able to use.
Even the layout of the library needs to be taken into account. Is it easily navigable by someone who is blind or a child in a wheelchair? Are there computers that are on desks that a wheelchair can fit under? Are shelves at an appropriate height to accommodate these children? There are so many factors that need to be considered in making the library usable for all children, but I really believe that it is important to take the time to examine your library, both physically and in terms of content to be sure that it is the best that it can be.
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