Library Closing:
All locations closed September 4 - 6.

Assistive Technology

Assistive technology is available at the Central, Highland Park, and Rondo Community Outreach libraries, offering computer hardware and software for people with vision loss and mobility and learning challenges.

Resources Available

System Access Mobile Network (formerly Freedom Box)

reads computer screen aloud

JAWS

reads computer screen aloud; provides verbal information about web pages

Kurzweil 1000

converts printed or electronic text into speech

Kurzweil 3000

assists students with language and other challenges with reading, writing and learning

ZoomText (available at Central and Highland Park only)

magnifies text; reads text aloud

Dragon NaturallySpeaking

recognizes speech to create documents e-mails, fill out forms, and navigate the web

MAGICPro (available at Rondo only)

magnifies text; reads text aloud

Inspiration

uses diagramming and outlining to help visual learners integrate ideas and information

Assistive technology stations also include:

HandiEye hands-free mouse
trackball mouse
scanner
speakers
headphones
adjustable chair
adjustable table