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Access Center for Low Vision Services
Vision loss limits the ability to
perform tasks and to enjoy leisure activities which most of us
take for granted. If you or someone you know experiences difficulty
reading books, personal correspondence, magazine articles, recipes,
instructions or other everyday material, try using the Access
Center for Low Vision Services offered by the Brighton District
Library. Assistive devices are here for you, our patrons, to make
your lives easier. Visit the Access Center on your next trip to
the library!
Reading
Aids in the Access Center:
(next to main bank of computers)
- Librarians will be happy to assist you in using these
tools!
- Kurzweil 1000 and 3000 software- on a computer dedicated to the use of our patrons who have reading difficulties.
- Kurzweil 1000 provides blind users access to printed materials with text-to-speech and life navigation software for blind and visually impaired of all ages. Scanned documents and digital files are converted from text to speech and read aloud
- Kurzweil 3000 provides reading, study skill and writing support for persons grades 3 through adult.
- Optalec Plus Reading System- magnifies
from 8X to 60X to assist viewing of most printed materials.
- Magnifiers- Hand-held and stand magnifiers
designed to meet the various needs of visually impaired persons
are avilable to use at the library and to check out for use
at home.
Materials:
- Large Print- A large collection of
books including best sellers, longtime favorites, nonfiction,
and reference is available.
- Audio Library- Both fiction and non-fiction
books on cassette and CD are available to check out.
Services:
- Homebound Delivery-
Persons who are unable to visit the library are eligible for
free delivery of library materials to their homes. You can
apply online.
- Talking Books for the Blind- Free loan of equiptment and recorded materials through the Library of michigan Talking Book Program.
Other Useful
Resources:
- Blind
Readers Page - a guide to sources of information on alternative
formats (braille, recorded cassettes, large print, e-texts,
web audio). Also has information about ADA, guide dogs, library
services in general, blindness and other physical disabilities.
- VIABIL INC. (Visually Impaired and Blind in Livingston)
is a support group for all blind and visually impaired persons
that provides guest speakers, activities, fun, information
and lots more. The group meets from 9:30 a.m.-noon the first
Saturday of every month at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 711
Rickett Rd., Brighton (enter in back of the church and go
down the stairs to classrooms 1 and 2). Call
810-231-1277
to let
us know how many will attend and whether you require transportation
or have other special needs. Luncheon will be served.
For more information on the
Access Center Low Vision Services
at the Brighton District Library, call 810-229-6571, ext 201.
Fax: 810-229-8924.
These services are provided through the Outreach Services of the
library for your benefit.
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