Accessibility at Library Branches
Service Update
Computer with Kurzweil 1000 software and scanner is currently available at: North York Central Library and Toronto Reference Library.
Computer with Kurzweil 3000 software and scanner is currently available at: Cedabrae, Fairview, North York Central Library, Richview, Toronto Reference Library.
Equipment Available In Select Branches
Book stand
Props up a book to reduce handling.
Available at all branches
Braille writer
A manual typewriter-like machine used to create braille.
Available at:
North York Central Library
Toronto Reference Library
CCTV - Print Magnifier
A closed circuit television system (CCTV) is a magnification system that uses a video camera to enlarge text on a page up to 50 times larger on a screen.
Computer with screen reader software (JAWS)
A closed circuit television system (CCTV) is a magnification system that uses a video camera to enlarge text on a page up to 50 times larger on a screen.
Available at:
Cedarbrae
Richview
Toronto Reference Library
Computer with Kurzweil 1000 software and scanner
Kurzweil 1000 software reads scanned materials aloud for people who are blind or have low vision.
Available at:
North York Central Library
Toronto Reference Library
Computer with Kurzweil 3000 software and scanner
Text to speech technology with a full graphical interface reads scanned materials aloud for people who are blind, have a print disability, or are literacy learners.
Available at:
Cedarbrae
Fairview
North York Central Library
Richview
Toronto Reference Library
Computer with screen magnification software (Zoomtext)
Font smoothing is currently not available
Enlarges text and images on the monitor for people with low vision.
Available on one workstation in all branches; on one workstation in each Toronto Reference and North York Central department; on one workstation in all Le@rning Centres.
ZoomText workstations provide access to:
Internet; Toronto Public Library research and eLearning sites; Microsoft Office products.
Available at all branches
FM personal amplification system
Sound transmitted from microphone to receiver via FM frequency. FM listening system can be used in conjunction with an individual’s hearing aid or by earplugs.
Available at Toronto Reference Library
Large print keyboard
Large typeface on the keys for greater visibility.
Available at all branches
Large trackball mouse
Requires less fine motor control to operate than a standard mouse.
Available at all branches
Magnifier
A handheld magnifier with 2x main magnification and a 4x bifocal inset.
Available at all branches
Natural spectrum lamp
A natural spectrum desk lamp that can improve clarity and contrast and reduce glare and eyestrain for people with a visual disability.
Available at all branches
Page turner
A device with a rubber tip that helps people with limited use of their hands to turn pages.
Available at all branches
TTY telephone
Currently unavailable
Type messages back and forth via a telephone connection for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired.
Wheelchair Accessible Furniture
Furniture may be either height adjustable or with at least 29" clearance under table top - tables, study carrels, or computer workstation.
Available at all branches