Disability resources
State Library of Queensland Public Library Development has materials available for loan to Queensland public libraries. These include:
- talking books for people with a print disability
- large print books
- captioned videos for use by people with a hearing impairment
- Narkaling kits - these are books and audio-cassettes at slow speed narration for adults and children
To borrow a bulk loan of these items for your library, please use the Bulk Loans online form [new window] and remember to provide as much background information as possible.
Home library services are provided to people who, through reasons including disability, illness and limited mobility are unable to access public libraries in person. To see what Queensland public libraries provide this service check the Services spreadsheet in the latest Statistical Bulletin. For more information see the ALIA Guidelines for Australian Home Library Services [new window]
Frequently asked questions - information about the collections available for loan to public libraries.
Print disability support - information and resources for those working with people with a print disability.
Supporting documents - a compiled list of relevent legislation and guiding documents for services to people with a disability.
PLEASED [new window] - a high quality accessible web portal for public library staff with information regarding people with disability and people with age related disability, their families, carers and other supporters to access and search for information that promotes their independence and use of public libraries.
Websites - further resources and adaptive technology information for public libraries.
Last updated: 21st February 2012
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