[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 105 (Wednesday, June 2, 1999)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-14094]



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THE U.S. NATIONAL COMMISSION ON LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SCIENCE 
(NCLIS)


Sunshine Act Meeting and Open Hearing

TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: July 8, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 
Kellogg Conference Center, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Avenue, 
NW, Washington, DC.

Hearing on Library and Information Services for Individuals With 
Disabilities

    Purpose of the Hearing: The Commission recognizes that recent 
advances in information technology have improved conditions for some 
people with disabilities while presenting new challenges to others. 
Commission members wish to explore the gamut of issues raised in order 
to develop policy recommendations to appropriate government agencies 
and other organizations.
    The NCLIS hearing is being held to offer the NCLIS members an 
opportunity to hear from individuals with disabilities of all types, as 
well as from legislators, educators, parents, library and information 
service professionals, representatives from national associations and 
organizations, volunteers, physicians, and researchers. The Commission 
wants to hear, first hand, of the various kinds of assistance being 
provided by libraries to persons with permanent or temporary 
disabilities, including assistance in ordering materials in alternative 
formats, searching and retrieving materials (both online and print), 
accessing library buildings and parking facilities, providing adequate 
space for study and testing, and furnishing special equipment.
    Requests to present oral testimony should be received by June 18, 
1999. Because of time constraints, participation will be limited. 
Written comments will be accepted before, during or up to 30 days after 
the hearing. All comments must be received at NCLIS no later than the 
close of business on July 8, 1999 to become part of the hearing record.
    Written request for invitations must be submitted to NCLIS, Attn: 
Barbara Whiteleather, 1110 Vermont Avenue, NW., Suite 820, Washington, 
DC 20005-3522; fax 202-606-9203; or e-mail <[email protected]>
    To request further information or to make special arrangements for 
physically challenged persons, contact Barbara Whiteleather (202-606-
9200) no later than one week in advance of the meeting.
    For further information contact Robert Willard, Executive Director 
(202) 606-9200.

    Dated: May 27, 1999.
Robert S. Willard,
NCLIS Executive Director.
[FR Doc. 99-14094 Filed 5-28-99; 3:57 pm]
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