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The Access Services branch of the Fairfax County Public Library removes barriers to library services for people with disabilities.
The following assistive equipment is available at Access Services. Demonstrations are available by appointment.
Many branches offer assistive equipment. Contact the information desk at your local library branch for additional information.
- FM, Infrared, and Audio Loop Assisted Listening
- JAWS®: Screen–Reading Software
- Juliet Pro: Braille Embosser
- Magnifiers
- MyReader2
- PhonicEar®: Personal Listening FM System
- Reading EdgeT: Scanning & Reading Device
- Smart View: Video Magnifier
- Tieman Braille Voyager: Braille Display Device
- Victor Reader Stream
- ZoomText®: Screen–Magnifying and Reading Software
FM, Infrared, and Audio Loop Assisted Listening
Access Services loans portable FM, infrared or loop systems for meetings
and events. Please call to reserve an assisted listening system two weeks
in advance.
JAWS®: Screen–Reading Software
Screen-reading program that uses a voice synthesizer operated with
keyboard commands.
Juliet Pro: Braille Embosser
Printer with grade 2 braille output from Duxbury Translator.
Magnifiers
Access Services has magnifiers available for loan. Please call to
reserve magnifiers two weeks in advance.
myReader2
myReader2 is an auto reader and magnifier.
PhonicEar®: Personal Listening FM System
Augments speech through headphones with the presenter using a small
microphone. Please call to reserve a personal listening device two weeks
in advance.
Pico: Portable Video Magnifier
Lightweight and portable magnification device.
Reading EdgeT: Scanning & Reading Device
Converts text to speech. The text can be saved to a storage device.
Smart View: Video Magnifier
System that magnifies print placed on its display board up to 60x with
different text and background colors.
Tieman Braille Voyager: Braille Display Device
Electronic display that translates text into electronically raised pins
simulating braille.
Victor Reader Stream
Victor Reader is a DAISY (Digital Audio Information System) and MP3
player.
ZoomText®: Screen–Magnifying and Reading Software
Software that combines magnification with optional screen-reading voice.
Provides access to Microsoft® Windows and the Internet.
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