ADA / Special Services

How does the Library help people with disabilities?

The Library makes every effort to accommodate all its patrons. Through the Library Equal Access Program (LEAP) we offer a range of services and adaptive equipment for people with special needs who are:

 

• Blind and Low Vision
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing

 

The Library fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides accommodations on request for physical access, communications or other needs that ensure our services, activities and employment are available to people with disabilities.

 

For help or more information, please:

	Chat with a librarian: Online help from librarians around the country 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Or, use the box on the right to chat with our librarians from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
	Email: Use the online form to send your questions, comments or suggestions. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
	Telephone: Call LEAP at (V/TTY) 206-613-1380 or the Quick Information Center at 206-386-4636 or use Sprint Relay Online during the following hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday
	Text message: Type SPL and your message and send it to 66746 during the following hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Learn more...
	In person: Visit LEAP on Level 1, Central Library.

Are there other resources for people with disabilities?

Mobile Library Services can bring The Seattle Public Library to you! If you are a resident of Seattle and are unable to regularly visit a branch due to age, disability or an illness that keeps you at home for at least six months, Mobile Services can arrange for the delivery of Library items. For more information, call Mobile Services at 206-386-4636.

 

The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) offers services to people throughout the state who are blind, deaf/blind, visually impaired, physically disabled, and learning disabled.