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| Content Provider | ACM Digital Library |
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| Author | Berkeley, Debbie Kressin, Lori Oberlander, Cyril |
| Abstract | Advancements in technology have not only increased the amount of information and resources available to college and university students and staff, but have also opened doors for countless individuals with disabilities. Various forms of information technology devices and products have provided the disabled population with increased access to education. More importantly these advances have helped to redefine possibilities for many individuals who previously had limited opportunities. At the same time, individuals with disabilities continue to face challenges when it comes to accessing information, conducting everyday business, and participating in general communication and collaborative endeavors which require the use of technology. As more and more people gain access to this world of digital information, IT specialists will play a crucial role in ensuring that this information is available and accessible to disabled and non-disabled populations alike. This presentation will address accessibility considerations as they relate to technology at colleges and universities, and how these technologies can be deployed in a cost effective and proactive manner through a collaborative approach. Attendees will learn about existing technology available as well as the significance of incorporating universal design concepts in IT projects. In addition, the presentation will highlight the importance of collaboration across departments - encouraging the blending of resources, ideas and expertise as an effective way to further the goal of universal accessibility. |
| Starting Page | 11 |
| Ending Page | 15 |
| Page Count | 5 |
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| ISBN | 9781595936349 |
| DOI | 10.1145/1294046.1294050 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) |
| Publisher Date | 2007-10-07 |
| Publisher Place | New York |
| Access Restriction | Subscribed |
| Subject Keyword | Electronic text Universal access Assistive technology Visual disability Mobility impairment Kurzweil Cognitive disability Alternative text Universal design Print disability Accommodation Disability services Hearing disability |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
National Digital Library of India (NDLI) is a virtual repository of learning resources which is not just a repository with search/browse facilities but provides a host of services for the learner community. It is sponsored and mentored by Ministry of Education, Government of India, through its National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT). Filtered and federated searching is employed to facilitate focused searching so that learners can find the right resource with least effort and in minimum time. NDLI provides user group-specific services such as Examination Preparatory for School and College students and job aspirants. Services for Researchers and general learners are also provided. NDLI is designed to hold content of any language and provides interface support for 10 most widely used Indian languages. It is built to provide support for all academic levels including researchers and life-long learners, all disciplines, all popular forms of access devices and differently-abled learners. It is designed to enable people to learn and prepare from best practices from all over the world and to facilitate researchers to perform inter-linked exploration from multiple sources. It is developed, operated and maintained from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
Learn more about this project from here.
NDLI is a conglomeration of freely available or institutionally contributed or donated or publisher managed contents. Almost all these contents are hosted and accessed from respective sources. The responsibility for authenticity, relevance, completeness, accuracy, reliability and suitability of these contents rests with the respective organization and NDLI has no responsibility or liability for these. Every effort is made to keep the NDLI portal up and running smoothly unless there are some unavoidable technical issues.
Ministry of Education, through its National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT), has sponsored and funded the National Digital Library of India (NDLI) project.
| Sl. | Authority | Responsibilities | Communication Details |
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| 1 | Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education |
Sanctioning Authority | https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | Host Institute of the Project: The host institute of the project is responsible for providing infrastructure support and hosting the project | https://www.iitkgp.ac.in |
| 3 | National Digital Library of India Office, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | The administrative and infrastructural headquarters of the project | Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in |
| 4 | Project PI / Joint PI | Principal Investigator and Joint Principal Investigators of the project |
Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in Prof. Saswat Chakrabarti will be added soon |
| 5 | Website/Portal (Helpdesk) | Queries regarding NDLI and its services | support@ndl.gov.in |
| 6 | Contents and Copyright Issues | Queries related to content curation and copyright issues | content@ndl.gov.in |
| 7 | National Digital Library of India Club (NDLI Club) | Queries related to NDLI Club formation, support, user awareness program, seminar/symposium, collaboration, social media, promotion, and outreach | clubsupport@ndl.gov.in |
| 8 | Digital Preservation Centre (DPC) | Assistance with digitizing and archiving copyright-free printed books | dpc@ndl.gov.in |
| 9 | IDR Setup or Support | Queries related to establishment and support of Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) and IDR workshops | idr@ndl.gov.in |
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