Assistive Technologies | Wauconda Area Public Library
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Assistive Technologies | Wauconda Area Public Library
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Assistive Technologies
The library offers assistive technologies to patrons. If you would like to request an ADA accommodation for a library program or have other specific needs, please fill out this form.
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Low Vision resources:
Large Print Books
Audiobooks
Stream and Download on
Libby
and
Hoopla
Microsoft Narrator
A PC screen reader installed on our lab computers.
Stand Up Magnifying device
(in library use)
Talking Book Program
The Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS) provides audio and braille library service via mail or digital download to any Illinois resident who is unable to read standard print material due to a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability.
Radio Information Service
Thanks to a grant from the Illinois State Library, thousands of Illinois residents are able to use the Radio Information Service (RIS) each day to listen to broadcasts of local news. These programs are broadcast on a special radio called a sideband receiver. These receivers are distributed at no cost to qualified recipients. Anyone who has a visual or physical disability which impairs his or her ability to read may be eligible to obtain a special radio.
Mobility resources:
Wheelchair
available
2 entrance ramps
Elevator
Restrooms with accessibility
Homebound Service
Small shopping carts
Holds
for quick in and out
Let us pick the books off the shelf for you and have it by our convenient Holds Shelf near the front entrance.
Hearing resources:
Illinois Relay Service
Closed Captioning at movie showings
Talking Book Program
High Volume Player and Headphones NLS has developed a high-volume player for use by patrons who are hearing impaired. The high-volume player is available as a standard or advanced model that has been programmed to have an amplified volume up to 120 dB.
The Wauconda Area Public Library District is committed to ensuring that all patrons can access our services without barriers. Please read our
Accessibility Statement
.
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Assistive Technologies
The library offers assistive technologies to patrons. If you would like to request an ADA accommodation for a library program or have other specific needs, please fill out this form.
Contact Us
Low Vision resources:
Large Print Books
Audiobooks
Stream and Download on
Libby
and
Hoopla
Microsoft Narrator
A PC screen reader installed on our lab computers.
Stand Up Magnifying device
(in library use)
Talking Book Program
The Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS) provides audio and braille library service via mail or digital download to any Illinois resident who is unable to read standard print material due to a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability.
Radio Information Service
Thanks to a grant from the Illinois State Library, thousands of Illinois residents are able to use the Radio Information Service (RIS) each day to listen to broadcasts of local news. These programs are broadcast on a special radio called a sideband receiver. These receivers are distributed at no cost to qualified recipients. Anyone who has a visual or physical disability which impairs his or her ability to read may be eligible to obtain a special radio.
Mobility resources:
Wheelchair
available
2 entrance ramps
Elevator
Restrooms with accessibility
Homebound Service
Small shopping carts
Holds
for quick in and out
Let us pick the books off the shelf for you and have it by our convenient Holds Shelf near the front entrance.
Hearing resources:
Illinois Relay Service
Closed Captioning at movie showings
Talking Book Program
High Volume Player and Headphones NLS has developed a high-volume player for use by patrons who are hearing impaired. The high-volume player is available as a standard or advanced model that has been programmed to have an amplified volume up to 120 dB.
The Wauconda Area Public Library District is committed to ensuring that all patrons can access our services without barriers. Please read our
Accessibility Statement
.
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