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Supporting blind and visually impaired people
Join the Accessibility Group for a workshop on supporting blind and visually impaired people. In this workshop we will cover:
- Awareness, empathy and attitudes
- Spaces and orientation - helping people at the desk and around the library spaces
- Teaching and communication
- Accessible documents
- Technology such as screen readers
We will be sharing the slides in advance so you can read them, download them and make any adjustments you may need.
There will be some inclusively designed online quizzes, exercises and practice with screen readers. Please contact us if you require any adjustments.
- Date:
- Monday 18 September 2023
- Time:
- 11:00 - 12:00
- Location:
- NSQ Library Level 3 teaching room
- Site:
- Northampton Square Library
- Event organiser:
- Jessica Wykes
- Audience:
- City Staff
- Categories:
- Staff Development and Training event
Accessibility adjustments
We endeavour to make our workshops inclusive by design. If you require a specific adjustment for this workshop, email subjectlibrarians@city.ac.uk. Include the name, date and time of the workshop you wish to attend to discuss support options. Some adjustments may take longer to organise, so contact us in good time before the start of the workshop.Registration has closed.
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