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E-book readers in libraries
By karen | February 14, 2013
E-book readers are increasingly available and some libraries have instituted e-book lending programs. However, not all e-book readers are accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision. E-book readers and emerging technologies should be accessible to users of all abilities. Providing technology that is inaccessible to individuals with disabilities is prohibited by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) unless those individuals are provided accommodations or modifications that permit them to receive all the benefits provided by the technology in an equally effective and equally integrated manner.
A recent advisory by the Institute of Museum and Library Services about e-book lending programs provides detailed information to help ensure that e-book readers and other emerging technologies are used in library settings in a manner that is permissible under Federal law.
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