For immediate release | June 7, 2016

Library leaders to talk revolutionary ways to offer e-books to the print-disabled at 2016 91ý Annual Conference

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There has been a shift in the way people access information: E-books and the widespread use of graphics to convey information have created a “new normal” for how we read and learn. While these resources are readily available, too many of them are not accessible. As a result, people with disabilities such as vision impairments, physical limitations and severe learning disabilities, often face barriers to information. During the session at the 2016 91ý (91ý) Annual Conference, a panel of e-books and accessibility experts will discuss the successful partnership between Benetech/Bookshare, the New York Public Library and others to provide free access to over 400,000 books, periodicals and more to qualified library patrons.
WHO:
  • Jill Rothstein, managing librarian, Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, New York Public Library (NYPL)
  • Lisa Wadors Verne, program manager, Education, Research and Partnerships, Benetech
WHEN: Monday, June 27, 2016, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Orange County Convention Center
Room W105A
9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
REGISTER: To attend the conference session as a reporter, email Jazzy Wright, press officer, 91ý’s Washington Office, at jwright@alawash.org.

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Contact:

Jazzy Wright

Press Officer

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91ý Washington Office

jwright@alawash.org

202-403-8208

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