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„The library caters for mostly physically handicapped children. Innovations at the Library of Plennigparade Foundation include the acquisition of adaptive gaming controllers for Microsoft Xbox to enable inclusive gaming for users with disabilities. Digitisation initiatives include; joining the eMedia Network BiblioLoad in 2020 – www.biblioload.de, promotion of eMedia through QR codes on signs in the library; publication of the Media at the Margins[.]
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The German Central Library for the Blind (German: Deutsche Zentralbücherei für Blinde) was founded in 1894 and, is the oldest library for the blind in Germany. It is a public library for the visually impaired located in the city of Leipzig, Germany. The library makes literature accessible and offers braille audiobooks and films as well as sheet music for loan and purchase. It was interesting to note that using the library is free of charge and personal support is a priority.
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She also informed the delegation about the 16 regional chapters representing the 16 federal states of Germany. She indicated that many regional chapters offer comprehensive education and training programmes. The Library Association finances its core activities exclusively from member fees but also collects extensive third-party funds. In doing so, it can offer a broad range of additional services. The association publishes an annual “Report on the State of Libraries” to keep political decision-makers and the media abreast of current library topics and issues.[…]„
You can read the full report here.
