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Accessible Digital Libraries: Navigating Smartphone Assistive Technology with Low-Vision Patrons Competency: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, and Patron Awarensee 10/02/24 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Have you ever wondered what assistive technology options exist to break down the barrier between library collections and our patrons with visual impairment or blindness? Join this webinar to get an introduction to built-in accessibility features on today's smartphones and see how they can be used to access library apps. We'll go over the basic gestures to get you started as well as tips for navigating. This will include a brief demonstration using the Libby app, but the skills can apply to any accessible digital collection.
***Attendees are encouraged to bring a mobile device (and headphones for it if you won't have a space to yourself) to participate in the practice portion of the presentation.
Learning Objectives:
Understand why working with a mobile device's native accessibility features is important to equitable library service.
Identify and explain accessibility features native to Apple iOS and Android mobile devices.
Borrow and listen to digital audiobooks using only their hands and ears (no vision required).
Presenter:
Alyssa Hanson has been the Web Specialist at the Iowa City Public Library (ICPL) since 2016. Her work has included redesigning, building, and maintaining ICPL’s website as well as leading the front-end design work on ICPL's catalog, app, and other web projects. While not coding, she also works on the Info Desk helping people with technology and reference questions. She is continually looking for ways to improve the usability and accessibility of ICPL and its web presence as well as opportunities to help others learn more about accessibility.
Alyssa Hanson has been the Web Specialist at the Iowa City Public Library (ICPL) since 2016. Her work has included redesigning, building, and maintaining ICPL’s website as well as leading the front-end design work on ICPL's catalog, app, and other web projects. While not coding, she also works on the Info Desk helping people with technology and reference questions. She is continually looking for ways to improve the usability and accessibility of ICPL and its web presence as well as opportunities to help others learn more about accessibility.