We have several tools to help patrons with low-vision and hearing loss access books, the web, and other library resources. Some devices are available only for in-library use while many are available to borrow through our Library of Things collection.
The Perkins Digital Talking Book Player is used to play audio books stored on USB flash-drive cartridges. These players are supplied to eligible patrons through a network of co-operating libraries under the program administered by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress in executing United States Public Law 89-522.
OPAL and Zoomax Snow Portable Video Magnifiers
The OPAL portable magnifier has a bright, high-contrast 4" LCD screen and a magnification slider for easy viewing. The OPAL also has an available port for connection to a TV or monitor screen for larger views. Borrow this device from our Library of Things.
The Zoomax Snow is a lightweight portable electronic magnifier with a sizable 4.3" LCD screen. It provides magnification from 2x to 16x, as well as contrast modes, and an Image Freeze function. Borrow this device from our Library of Things.
In library use Assistive Devices
Morrill Memorial Library Accessibility Station
Located on the third floor adjacent to the Literacy Department
Windows PC
Powered, height adjustable desk
Zoom Text software suite
Available flatbed scanner
iReader magnifier and document reader
Accessibility designed keyboard and ergonomic mouse
Headphones available
Optelec Clear Reader:
In-library use only
Headphones capable; volume and speed adjustments
Play and Pause settings
Various reading voices
Text recognition and reading capability in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch
Word spelling feature
"For optimal performance, the reading language and document language must match. If the reading and document languages don't match, the text recognition will be of a lower quality."
