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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
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.

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.

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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.

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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Last Modified: Friday, June 27, 2008