What types of adaptive equipment can I find at the Library?
Patrons with sight or hearing impairments may use the following:
XP Magnifier software on computers at all Library locations. To use Magnifier:
- "Select the "Magnify" icon at the top of the web browser
- Or select "Screen Magnification" from the main Library Online menu.
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A variety of equipment is available in the Central Library through the Library Equal Access Program (LEAP), including:
- Computers with JAWS Screen Reader
- Duxbury Braille Translation Program
- PowerBraille/65 Character Refreshable Braille Display System
- XP Magnifier software
- ZoomText Screen Enlargement
- Closed-Circuit Television magnifiers (CCTV)
- Kurzweil Reading Edge*
- Kurzweil 1000 Reading System
- Versapoint Duo Braille Embossers (Printers)
- APH tape player
- Handheld and desktop magnifiers
- D-Link Videophone - allows visitors to use sign language to communicate with local agencies, videophone relay operators, friends and family
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TTY-accessible phones are available at the Central Library on Levels 1 and 3 near the public telephones and patrons can also use the following TTY to contact Library staff:
- LEAP at 206-386-4690 (V/TTY)
- Fiction/LEAP Reference Desk at 206-386-4660 (V/TTY)
- Quick Information at 206-386-4669 (TTY only)
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