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Funding and governance of library and information services for visually impaired people: international case studies

Part2:Country studies

Sweden

Gaps between policy and practice

Gaps do exist, but not significant ones. The Swedish Model of Talking books service is supposed to prevent gaps. There is a goodwill as well as legislation to fill the gaps but reallocation of resources is needed in order to prioritise these matters. Marketing is needed which makes local politicians aware of their responsibilities.