Resources for Disabled Students
The following resources can be helpful for librarians to be aware of when helping students. Some may require students be registered with the Disability Resource Center.
- Haithi Trust's Accessible Text Request ServiceUsers who are blind or print disabled can request copies of any title in the HathiTrust Digital Library collection — including copyrighted items — to use with adaptive technologies such as screen readers.
- BookshareAccessible, customizable books for folks with a variety of print disabilities.
- Blind Scientist Tools by Mona MinkaraA collection of tools Dr. Mona Minkara uses as a blind scientist.
- National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Print DisabledThe Library of Congress's service providing accessible materials for Blind and print disabled people.
- Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D)RFB&D provides on-loan audio textbooks in a wide range of subject areas at all academic levels, from kindergarten to graduate school and beyond.
- Xavier Society for the BlindXavier Society provides religious, spiritual, and inspirational reading materials in braille and audio to blind and visually impaired individuals worldwide.