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Ontario Public Library Websites and the Framing of Disability
- Source :
- Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research, Vol 15, Iss 2 (2020)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- The Partnership, 2020.
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Abstract
- An environment may be technically accessible, in that it complies with accessibility legislation or makes space for those with disabilities, but that does not guarantee equality. A space or experience can be technically accessible according to a standard and still be unusable, difficult to use or not perceived to be inclusive of those with disabilities. This research takes this understanding of ‘technically accessible’ in order to examine a set of medium-sized Ontario public library websites. Overall, findings are promising as the websites use person-first language and provide a variety of information of value for those with disabilities. At the same time, there are opportunities for improvement.
Details
- Language :
- English, French
- ISSN :
- 19119593
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.4086281f89c04907bbcd24e647b2c8ce
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.21083/partnership.v15i2.6213