Equal Access Services

Services for Persons with Disabilities

The Hazen Memorial Library is fully accessible. Everything is on one level, with good lighting throughout and low pile carpeting to minimize echoes. Our services include:

• research help at the library or online
• retrieval of shelved materials
• adaptive equipment and software resources

For more information, please contact: Director Debra Roy by phone: 978-425-2620 or email.

Adaptive Equipment and Software

• Kurzweil Text-to-Speech Software

Scans printed material and reads it aloud.

 

• Jaws Software

Reads computer application commands and web pages aloud.

 

• Aladdin Classic Video Magnifier

Displays printed materials in high contrast black on white, or white on black.

 

• TTY

Telephone instrument providing a print out or digital display instead of voice.

 

• Computer with screen magnification and voice

 

• Phonic Ear Easy Listener

Portable listening device to eliminate effects of distance and background noise.

 

• Adjustable Tables

 

• Magnifying Lenses

Resources:

For people who are deaf or hard of hearing

• Closed-captioned videos
• Portable listening device

For people who are blind or visually impaired

• Large print adult books
• Adult and children's books on tape and CD
• Descriptive videotapes (DVS)
• Aladdin video magnifier
• Handheld magnifying glass

For people with a motor disability

• Ramp at the front of the Library
• Designated handicapped parking spaces
• Wide aisles
• Handicapped-accessible rest room