https://www.ebsco.com/news-center/press-releases/ebsco-information-services-partners-carroll-center-for-blind
EBSCO Information Services Partners with The Carroll Center for the Blind to
Advance User Research and Design
~ Partnership Leverages Center’s Expertise and Reinforces EBSCO’s Commitment to
Accessibility ~
IPSWICH, Mass. — May 16, 2019 — EBSCO Information
Services<https://www.ebsco.com/> (EBSCO) and The Carroll Center for the
Blind<https://carroll.org/> today announced a partnership in which the two
organizations will work together to improve and enhance the experience across
EBSCO products for users with a varying array of disabilities. The Carroll
Center for the Blind, based in Newton, Massachusetts, offers a wide range of
comprehensive services for the blind and visually impaired at all ages and all
stages of vision loss.
The announcement coincides with Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2019, a
community-powered effort to advance digital accessibility and inclusion for
people with disabilities.
The Carroll Center will work with EBSCO to support the company’s existing
design and user research processes, while facilitating user testing and
providing support for best practices in accessibility. The Carroll Center’s
Accessibility Services team offers technical and human resources which support
a wide array of vision impairment ranging from low vision to complete
blindness. EBSCO’s Accessibility team focuses on ensuring that all products are
accessible, maintaining a positive experience for all users.
EBSCO Senior Vice President of Product Management Tim Lull says this
partnership was formed through a thoughtful, informed exploration of EBSCO’s
user research and design needs as the company continues to enhance existing
products, as well as develop new software solutions. “One of EBSCO’s main goals
is to provide access to relevant and reliable information when, where and how
people need it, regardless of any accessibility challenges. Our partnership
with The Carroll Center will significantly impact our commitment to continuous
improvement of our products and services to meet the needs of all our customers
and users.”
Bruce Howell, Accessibility Services Manager at The Carroll Center for the
Blind, said the partnership with EBSCO’s user experience designers will ensure
that people with vision impairment and other disabilities can successfully
access and use EBSCO online products. “Whenever The Carroll Center brings its
accessibility expertise and knowledge of blindness and vision impairment to an
innovative, industry-leading company like EBSCO, we know we will be ensuring
greater access to information and research materials for a wider body of
current and potential product users. Collaborating on projects like this
supports both of our missions to provide equal access to important digital
learning tools and resources.”
For more information about EBSCO’s commitment to accessibility, visit
www.ebsco.com/technology/accessibility<http://www.ebsco.com/technology/accessibility>.
For more information on The Carroll Center for the Blind, visit
www.carroll.org<http://www.carroll.org>.
About EBSCO Information Services
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is the leading discovery service provider
for libraries worldwide with more than 11,000 discovery customers in over 100
countries. EBSCO Discovery Service™ (EDS) provides each institution with a
comprehensive, single search box for its entire collection, offering
unparalleled relevance ranking quality and extensive customization. EBSCO is
also the preeminent provider of online research content for libraries,
including hundreds of research databases, historical archives, point-of-care
medical reference, and corporate learning tools serving millions of end users
at tens of thousands of institutions. EBSCO is the leading provider of
electronic journals & books for libraries, with subscription management for
more than 360,000 serials, including more than 57,000 e-journals, as well as
online access to more than 1,000,000 e-books. For more information, visit the
EBSCO website at: www.ebsco.com<http://www.ebsco.com>. EBSCO Information
Services is a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., a family owned company since
1944.
About The Carroll Center for the Blind
Established in 1936, The Carroll Center for the Blind empowers those who are
blind and visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling
life. The nonprofit organization provides services for individuals of all ages
and all stages of vision loss, including vision rehabilitation services,
vocational and transition programs, assistive technology training, educational
support, services for seniors, and an optical shop. For more information, visit
www.carroll.org<http://www.carroll.org>.
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For more information, please contact:
Jessica Holmes
EBSCO Information Services
Communications Director
978-356-6500<tel:978-356-6500> ext. 3485
jmholmes@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:jmholmes@xxxxxxxxx>
Greg Turner
Ball Consulting Group, LLC. (The Carroll Center for the Blind)
Vice President
617-243-9950<tel:617-243-9950>
greg@xxxxxxxxxx<mailto:greg@xxxxxxxxxx>
David Goldfield
Assistive Technology Specialist
Feel free to visit my Web site
WWW.DavidGoldfield.info<http://WWW.DavidGoldfield.info>
