ArticleAuthors: Jasmine Clark (2020)
Ensuring access to library technology for disabled users and
staff is essential for libraries. However, recent surveys reveal
that many are still struggling to develop the infrastructure
required to accomplish this. The author’s own research in
making a digital scholarship space and its technology inclusive
of disabled patrons will act as a case study and be the basis
for a five-step framework for implementing accessibility workflows
and practices. The results of recent surveys, an overview
of disability legislation, a dialogue around challenges with
vendors, and other logistical factors related to supporting
accessible technology, will also be discussed.