Accessibility at Library Branches
All our locations offer unique environments to foster discovery, creativity, and engagement.
The following equipment is available at some or all of our branch locations.
Assistive technology workstations
All our Library desktop computers have NVDA Screen Reader programs installed. Also, large-print keyboards and optical trackball mice are available for use with public PCs at some locations. Ask us!
We also have clearly marked assistive technology workstations in our computer areas at the following branches.
You can drop in or book ahead.
All computers shut down 15 minutes before our location closes.
Available at:
- Alderney Gate Public Library
- Bedford Public Library
- Captain William Spry Public Library
- Cole Harbour Public Library
- Dartmouth North Public Library
- Halifax Central Library
- Halifax North Memorial Public Library
- Keshen Goodman Public Library
- Sackville Public Library
- Tantallon Public Library
- Woodlawn Public Library
Workstation features:
- Adjustable table for wheelchair access
- 24-inch screen for larger viewing
- Large-print keyboard
- Scanner
- JAWS 2020 screen reader software
- Windows 10 screen reader
- Windows 10 magnifier
- Standard Microsoft Office software
- Internet access
FM Personal Amplification System
This tool transmits sound from a microphone to a handheld receiver using an FM transmitter and radio waves. It can be used with earbuds or with most hearing devices using the provided neckloop.
Please note: Users will need a telecoil (T-Coil) built into their hearing device (or a telecoil accessory), and they will need an activated telecoil program on their device to hear the audio through the neckloop. For more information about telecoils and hearing loops, visit Get in the Hearing Loop Canada, opens a new window.
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Hand-held magnifiers
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