INDATA Collaborates with 25 Public Libraries

Initiative Description

INDATA collaborated with the Indianapolis Public Library to improve access to services and materials for persons of all abilities by implementing assistive technology workstations in each branch (25 total). Activities during this project included disability awareness and assistive technology training on accessible workstations, etc.

Outcomes of this collaboration include library staff being better able to meet patron needs (ex. low vision, mobility, learning differences, etc.) and patrons benefiting from increased access to services and materials. A simple referral process was implemented to improve the coordination of referrals between the library and INDATA's demo and lending library. Patron accessibility guides were also produced to improve public awareness around helpful tools, features, and apps for mobile and at-home patron devices.

Year of Implementation

2023

State

Indiana

Initiative contact information

Brian Norton
bnorton@eastersealscrossroads.org