ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
VISUAL | HEARING | MOBILITY
SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
Available at all Branches
- CCTV (Closed Circuit Television system) enlarges
print materials so those with limited vision can read the text more
easily.
- Large print books have print that is larger and
easier to read.
- Hand-held magnifiers allow persons with low vision
to magnify printed and handwritten materials for easier reading.
- Audio Books are books recorded onto cassette or
compact disk for listening rather than reading.
- Descriptive videos describe the action of the movie
with audio captions.
- Large screen computer monitors enlarge text for
easier viewing.
- Big-key keyboard has larger buttons with enlarged
letters for easier viewing.
Applications for service from the Wolfner Library for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped delivery program are available at all branches
of the Jefferson County Library. The Wolfner Library offers free library service
for blind and physically handicapped people.
Available at Fox/Arnold and Northwest Branches
Braille Books
Available at Windsor Branch
- ZoomText enlarges the print on the computer screen
when using application programs such as Microsoft Word or when surfing the
Internet.
- JAWS is a screen reading program that provides audio
output so patrons can hear what is printed on the computer screen.
- VERA (very easy reading appliance) scans print
materials and converts it to audio output so that blind patrons can listen
to the print materials being read.
SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS
Closed captioned videos provide a text description of the
story taking place. Available at all branches.
TTY, a telecommunications device for the deaf, is available for questions and
book requests from library users who have TTY’s at home. This TTY is available
during regular library hours at 636-461-1914.
SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH MOBILITY DISABILITIES
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A motorized scooter is available for those who have difficulty walking. The cart can be used throughout the library by making a request at the front desk upon entering the library. Available at the Windsor Branch. |
Books on the Run is a free delivery service that provides materials to
qualifying persons indefinitely or temporarily restricted to home. Available at
all branches.
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