Establishing a Practical Library for the Visually Impaired

Abstract

This article attempts to examine the need for the establishment of a practical library for the visually impaired especially in an inclusive educational setting. Acknowledging the fact that there is indeed a necessity for such radical thinking in today’s world which is Information Communication and Technology (ICT) driven, the article attempts to identify some of the issues that must be considered. Such issues include the concept of inclusive library services, requirements for such services for the visually impaired and problems associated with provision of library services for the visually impaired. Far- reaching recommendations are made towards encouraging the establishment of practical libraries for the visually impaired in inclusive educational settings across the African continent.