Dear All,
We are organizing a workshop on “Inclusive Libraries -
Making Libraries Disabled Friendly”.
The need to access libraries is not one that we need to
contend. Libraries provide us with a vast resource of knowledge whereby a
person can access books, periodicals, newspapers, journals, etc. Today with the
advent of digital libraries, collections are stored in digital formats and
accessible by computers, also.
Persons with disabilities should also have
access to both that is physical libraries as well as digital libraries.
Libraries are also a point of access whereby resources can
be pooled and used by a large cross-section of the society. Therefore, making
libraries inclusive is important for the growth of
Date: 22nd May 2010
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue Partner –
HEALTH EDUCATION LIBRARY FOR PEOPLE, Excelsior Business Center, National
Insurance Building, Ground Floor, Near Excelsior Cinema, 206, Dr.D.N Road,
Mumbai 400 001. Tel: 91-22- 65 95 23 93
Do walk-in and be a part of the conversation and see how YOU can make a difference in the lives of persons with
disabilities. We would appreciate if you can send in your
confirmations at programs@barrierbreak.com
Thanks &
Regards
Shilpi Kapoor | Managing Director
Net Systems Informatics | BarrierBreak Technologies
Web: http://www.n-syst.com | http://www.barrierbreak.com
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