Select one or more of the search requirements listed to find libraries that offer accessible buildings, assistive equipment and services. If you select more than one parameter, only those libraries that meet all your criteria will be displayed.
Definitions
Region
The library building is located in a specific Massachusetts Regional Library system. This will help narrow your search to a particular geographic area.
Wheelchair Accessible Entrances
The building has one or more entrances accessible by wheelchair.
Wheelchair Accessible Table(s)
The building has one or more worktables that can accommodate a wheelchair.
Wheelchair Accessible Meeting Room
The building's meeting room wheelchair accessible
Accessible Restrooms
The library building has one or more wheelchair accessible restrooms.
Wheelchair for In-Library Use
The library makes a wheelchair available for in-library use.
Scooter for In-Library Use
Does the library make a wheelchair available for in-library use
Other Mobility Device(s)
The library offers the use of other types of mobility devices, such as walkers or grabbers for use.
Meeting Room with Assistive Listening System
The library provides an assitive listening system in the meeting room such as an FM transmitter or Infra Red system.
Portable Assistive Listening System
Portable or personal assistive listening devices, such as personal FM systems or personal amplifiers
Assistive Listening Devices at Circulation Desk
Devices such as: TTY/TDD's, Close-caption television decoders, available at their public service desks (e.g., circulation, reference or information)
Screen Reader Software
Adaptive equipment for their computers that will read information from a computer screen and/or the Internet
Braille Translation Software
Software that will convert computer files such as MS Word to braille.
Braille Embossers
Equipment that creates embossed braille output from print or from computer information turned into braille through braille translation software.
Refreshable Braille Displays
A device that dynamically creates braille by raising and lowering pins in a line or matrix of "cells" while working on a computer.
Scanning Systems & Software
Adaptive equipment that will scan, read, and speak from printed books, magazines, and other documents
Electronic Notetakers
Closed Circuit (CCTV) - Video / Desktop Magnifiers
Devices that electronically magnify print, using either dedicated all-in-one hardware, or permanently mounted or portable cameras able to project the magnified image onto a standard TV screen
Handheld Magnifiers
Magnifiers that can be handheld or hands-free (e.g., hang from a neck strap, or from a desktop stand), and may have its own lighting source for additional clarity.
Learning Disability Software
Software that provides software to assist with dyslexia, assistance in reading, writing and language skills, such as reading aloud, highlighting words and phrases
Speech Recognition Software
Software that will take spoken input in place of keyboard and mouse computer input.
Training/Tutorial Assistance
Any sort of tutorial software, web-based training, handbooks or manuals that assist with learning to use adaptive equipment.
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