Accessibility AssemblyCommittee ChargeTo advance ALA's continuing commitment to diversity and to accessibility of library and information services for all, including people with physical, sensory or mental disabilities, as reflected in the ALA policy on "Library Services to People with Disabilities" (54.3.2); to facilitate communication among ALA units, members and affiliated groups regarding issues such as equitable access to programs, services, collections, and facilities for library users with disabilities, employment of people with disabilities, and library accessibility policies; to encourage manufactures and vendors to develop library products and materials using the principles of universal design; to advance optimal accessibility of ALA services and programs; to develop and promote strategies for the recruitment of people with disabilities into the library and information science profession; and to advance coordination and cooperation of efforts within ALA and the profession to meet the challenges of providing access to all.RosterSimon J.M. Healey (Chair: 2008 - 2010)Librarian Two Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St Philadelphia, PA 19103-1116 Work: (215) 686-5331 Fax: E-mail: sy_max_guy@msn.com Jane T. Karp (Member: 2008 - 2010) Library Program Administrator Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Services 421 Platt St Daytona Beach, FL 32114-2803 Work: (800) 226-6075 X6062 Fax: (386) 239-6069 E-mail: jane.karp@dbs.fldoe.org Gillian Lewis (Member: 2008 - 2010) Director Maryland State Library for the Blind &Physically Handicapped 415 Park Ave Baltimore, MD 21201-3603 Work: (410) 230-2454 Fax: (410) 333-2095 E-mail: jlewis@lbph.lib.md.us Lisa Nelson (Member: 2008 - 2010) , Work: Fax: E-mail: lfnelson@utah.gov Dr. Ellen J. Perlow (Member: 2008 - 2010) Reference Librarian Texas Woman's University PO Box 425528 Denton, TX 76204-5528 Work: (940) 898-3297 Fax: (940) 898-3764 E-mail: eperlow@hotmail.com Jonathan A. Reynolds (Member: 2008 - 2010) Mgr Talking Bks/Spec Needs Jacksonville Public Library 303 N Laura St Jacksonville, FL 32202-3505 Work: (904) 630-0344 Fax: (904) 630-0604 E-mail: jerryr@coj.net Barbara S. Klipper (ALSC Representative: 2009 - 2010) Youth Services Librarian Ferguson LibraryMain Library One Public Library Plaza Stamford, CT 06904 Work: (203) 964-1000 X 243 Fax: (203) 359-6750 E-mail: bklipper@fergusonlibrary.org Susan E. Marcin (LITA Representative: 2009 - 2010) Licensed Electronic Resources Librarian Columbia University Libraries 535 W 114th St 106 Butler Library New York, NY 10027-7021 Work: (212) 854-0410 Fax: (212) 854-5167 E-mail: sem2166@columbia.edu |