Quick Reference: MSL Terms, Acronyms, and Lingo
Acronyms and common terms used throughout this course and site are included in this glossary.
After you have looked through the glossary, you can mark this activity as done.
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AADBThe American Association of the Deaf-Blind | |
ACB American Council of the Blind | |
Access to Services, Programs, and eNetworksAccess to Services, Programs, and eNetworks (ASPeN) 1. Continuing education events 2. Directory information for Montana’s libraries 3. Continuing education credit tracking for certification 4. Meeting information and materials for the MSL Commission, advisory councils, and other committees. | |
ADAAmericans with Disabilities Act National legislation giving civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities. In addition to issues around physical access to buildings and services, there are specific policies and requirements for access to information.
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Administrative Rules of MontanaAdministrative Rules of Montana (ARM) These are the official procedural rules that support the implementation of Montana laws. The Montana Secretary of State’s Administrative Rules Services publishes the administrative rules promulgated by state agencies. Administrative rules are developed under a process outlined in the Montana Administrative Procedure Act. That process requires state agencies to provide notice to the public when they wish to adopt, amend or repeal administrative rules. The notices are compiled in the Montana Administrative Register (MAR). Once adopted, administrative rules are published in the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) and have the force of law. (Montana Secretary of State ARM website) | |
AFBAmerican Foundation for the Blind | |
AGAttorney General of the State of Montana | |
ALAAmerican Library Association Founded in 1876, ALA is the national association serving the interests of libraries and librarians. | |
Americans with Disabilities ActAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In addition to issues around physical access to buildings and services, there are specific policies and requirements for access to information.
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ARMAdministrative Rules of Montana (ARM) These are the official procedural rules that support the implementation of Montana laws. The Montana Secretary of State’s Administrative Rules Services publishes the administrative rules promulgated by state agencies. Administrative rules are developed under a process outlined in the Montana Administrative Procedure Act. That process requires state agencies to provide notice to the public when they wish to adopt, amend or repeal administrative rules. The notices are compiled in the Montana Administrative Register (MAR). Once adopted, administrative rules are published in the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) and have the force of law. (Montana Secretary of State ARM website) | |