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Importance of Universal Design in Libraries

Equal Access: Universal Design of Libraries is a six-page document covering the importance of designing a library for people with a variety of abilities, disabilities, and characteristics. Included is a list of questions that can be asked to ensure that the facility is accessible to everyone.

Equal Access:Unversal Design

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"July 26 marks the 19th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.... the ADA's provisions include the right to seek, obtain, pursue and maintain employment without being hampered by physical or attitudinal barriers. I believe that having a job is a civil right. Those who are qualified for and want to work should not be denied that right because of an inaccessible building or an outdated set of assumptions about what they can or cannot do..."

Hilda L. Solis, U.S. Secretary of Labor , July 24, 2009