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Completing this thesis would not have been possible without the invaluable support of my family. ... more Completing this thesis would not have been possible without the invaluable support of my family. I unreservedly thank my aunts, Bernice Morgan and Sybil Henry, for their unwavering support throughout my Masters studies. Massive big-ups to my family 'backative' at home in Jamaica. Thank you for your prayers, jokes, and steadfast love. Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to my supervisor, Rosemary Coombe, and committee members, Honor Ford-Smith and Anne MacLennan. Thank you for your encouragement and guidance in making this research marginally useful.
The International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion (IJIDI)
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 15% of the world’s population has a disability... more The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 15% of the world’s population has a disability (WHO, 2011, p. 8). In Jamaica, the 2014 Disabilities Act affirms that people with disabilities have the right to education and training to ensure their ability to effectively and equally be included in all aspects of national life. While the true figures are underreported, a 2011 census found that 487,677 Jamaicans experience hearing problems. Of that figure, 5,628 persons range from being deaf to significantly hearing impaired (Statistical Institute of Jamaica, 2011). As the keeper of the nation’s knowledge, the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) must be accessible to all members of the nation, regardless of disability or physical limitations. In April 2018, the NLJ embarked on an initiative to enhance engagement of people with disabilities through a sign language training initiative for staff. For this pilot project, 14 staff members from various departments participated in weekly sign...
Completing this thesis would not have been possible without the invaluable support of my family. ... more Completing this thesis would not have been possible without the invaluable support of my family. I unreservedly thank my aunts, Bernice Morgan and Sybil Henry, for their unwavering support throughout my Masters studies. Massive big-ups to my family 'backative' at home in Jamaica. Thank you for your prayers, jokes, and steadfast love. Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to my supervisor, Rosemary Coombe, and committee members, Honor Ford-Smith and Anne MacLennan. Thank you for your encouragement and guidance in making this research marginally useful.
The International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion (IJIDI)
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 15% of the world’s population has a disability... more The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 15% of the world’s population has a disability (WHO, 2011, p. 8). In Jamaica, the 2014 Disabilities Act affirms that people with disabilities have the right to education and training to ensure their ability to effectively and equally be included in all aspects of national life. While the true figures are underreported, a 2011 census found that 487,677 Jamaicans experience hearing problems. Of that figure, 5,628 persons range from being deaf to significantly hearing impaired (Statistical Institute of Jamaica, 2011). As the keeper of the nation’s knowledge, the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) must be accessible to all members of the nation, regardless of disability or physical limitations. In April 2018, the NLJ embarked on an initiative to enhance engagement of people with disabilities through a sign language training initiative for staff. For this pilot project, 14 staff members from various departments participated in weekly sign...