it is a welcome move. In fact, every public library must make available all
the books on its list in an alternatative formats like E. text or audio. it
should be mandatory for all the libraries that are being maintained wholly
or partly by the public funds.The blind people have the right to read all
those books that are kept in the public libraries.We should compel the state
to do the necessory provision in this regard.
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Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:02 PM
Subject: [AI] Blind-friendly library
Date:22/11/2009 URL:
http://www.thehindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112256970100.htm
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Blind-friendly library
L. Renganathan
KARUR: (Thamil Nadu) In a few days from now, even the visually challenged
would be able to saunter into the District Central Library, Karur, and
savour books designed for them and stored there through the medium of
computers. In a pioneering move, the library here is all set to welcome
the visually challenged visitors by becoming a blind-friendly library. The
proposal that had been under consideration for sometime got a boost with
Collector J. Uma Maheswari deciding to grant some funds.
While the necessary equipment to meet the demands had been listed the
actual funding and procurement that would lead up to the launch of the
section would take place in just about a couple of weeks, sources said.
While the district administration is all set to grant around Rs. 10 lakh,
the balance needs to be generated from willing donors.
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