Discovering Accessibility Stories

Shalini Ramachandran; Sheree Fu

Discovering Accessibility Stories

Shalini Ramachandran, Sheree Fu

William H. Hannon Library

California State University, Los Angeles

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Abstract

We are two science and engineering librarians at USC who studied partnerships, accessible instruction, and assistive technology within the USC campus. As we conducted research, we were intrigued by the conversations we had with librarians, staff, and students. The invisible injuries to community members with disabilities and resistance to change from leadership were eye-opening for us. Despite diversity being a strategic vision in many universities, discussion of disability is still often pushed to the margins. Uncovering oppressive structures in institutional settings takes not only intellectual work but also legwork, active listening, and openness to unexpected discoveries. Disrupting dominant narratives can be a slow and plodding process. Finding allies, challenging our own biases, and persisting past setbacks can move conversations forward and bring positive change. We will share two stories about accessibility loosely organized around the theme of discovery.

How did we find the assistive technology in the library?
How does library instruction relate to accessibility?

Original language	American English
State	Published - Jul 13 2018
Event	POC in LIS 2018 - Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, United States Duration: Jul 12 2018 → Jul 13 2018

Conference

Conference	POC in LIS 2018
Country/Territory	United States
City	Los Angeles
Period	7/12/18 → 7/13/18

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