Call for Papers: Round Table conference 2010, May 23-25, Auckland, New Zealand

The Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities
<http://e-bility.com/roundtable>  is a trans-Tasman organisation formed
in 1981 to facilitate collaboration between organisations and
individuals interested in information access issues. The Round Table
comprises over 30 organisation members in Australia and New Zealand,
including major accessible format producers, libraries, educators and
consumer groups.

One of the major activities of the Round Table is an annual conference
for information sharing and learning. For the first time in 2010, this
conference will be held in Auckland, New Zealand.

When: 23-25 May 2010

Where: Heritage Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand


Call for Papers


The full Call for Papers is now available on the conference blog at:
http://roundtable2010.wordpress.com/call-for-papers/

The theme for Round Table's Annual Conference in 2010 is Think Globally,
Act Locally. The conference will consider:

*	What are we achieving in the global context through
international groups like the International Council on English Braille
<http://www.iceb.org/> , the DAISY Consortium <http://daisy.org/> , the 
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
<http://www.ifla.org/en/lpd> and the Global Library initiative
<http://www.daisy.org/projects/global-library/> ? 
*	What local initiatives have been successful in our communities?
How can these be expanded to other regions? 
*	What are the issues and opportunities for the print disability
community in a world where publishing is moving beyond print? 
*	How are service organisations meeting the changing information
access needs of individuals and diverse communities? 
*	How does access to information empower individuals to
participate in society? Where are the biggest gaps in information
access?

The theme will be explored through a mix of speakers, panel discussions
and workshops.


Be part of Round Table 2010


*	Sponsor part of the conference - email the Conference Convenor
at mclunie@rnzfb.org.nz for more information 
*	Be part of the Trade Exhibit  - email the Conference Convenor at
mclunie@rnzfb.org.nz for more information 
*	Attend conference as a delegate - join the Round Table mailing
list <http://e-bility.com/roundtable/mailinglist.php>  or keep an eye on
the conference blog <http://roundtable2010.wordpress.com/>  for more
information as it becomes available.

 

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