Pat,

Take a look at my piece on "Accessible Library Workstations" at www.ala.org/ascla under "Issues/Equity of Access."  To be true to our service ideals, all librarians and libraries should make all workstations at least minimally accessible and then tweak two or three with more specialized accomodations.  This is not just about ADA (there are other laws that apply too) and it's not just about people with disabilities (yes, I still use that word).  It's about access for all of people, whether it's someone with dyslexia, someone who's blind, or me when I forget my glasses.

In the meantime, I'd just say something along the lines of what Ellen Perlow suggested, something like "Accessible Workstation(s)."  And don't limited it to "ADA use," whatever that is.  Perhaps a sign similar to those on buses urging people to give up certain sets to people who need them (people with disabilities, people who are elderly, etc.) would help.  Truthfully, it makes me a little queasy, but it does help on the buses, at least to some extent.

Hope the workstation piece helps.  You might want to look at the companion piece, which is on assistive technology.  It needs updating, but is still basically sound.  

Good luck with your efforts to get assistive technology into the library and with your decision on the signage.

Audrey


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Our main library is preparing to set up a computer work station equipped
with adaptive/assistive technology installed.

Can anyone give me ideas, suggestions, comments regarding the correct
wording we should use for our signs?  Should we indicate that it is
limited to ADA use?

Any assistance you can give me will be appreciated.


Pat Bullock
Information Services Multicultural Librarian
King Library
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-8494