In addition to the Talking Book & Braille Center materials, patrons are welcome to take advantage of the available adaptive technologies at the Wyoming Branch:
- Accessible Computer Station: equipped with large screen monitor, large-print keyboard and trackball mouse
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Accessible Computer Software, including:
- JAWS: text-to-speech screen reader software
- MAGic: screen magnification
- Tiger: Braille translation software
- IRISPen: scans printed and handwritten material into a word processing document on the computer
- Focus 40 Refreshable Braille Display: converts screen text to Braille format
- Embraille desktop embosser: prints Braille documents and tactile graphics
- Eye-Pal ROL Portable Scanner and Reader: scans and reads printed materials aloud without the aid of a computer
- Closed-Circuit Reader: a closed-circuit television that can be used to magnify printed materials
- Perkins Brailler (manual): 6 key Braille typewriter
- Victor Stream Reader: audio book reader
- NLS Digital Machine: audio book reader
- iPad Mini: VoiceOver activated and loaded with several accessible apps for patron use
Each Kent District Library branch is also equipped with a selection of handheld magnifiers and reading glasses for use within the library.
The Cedar Springs Public Library, opens a new window also has a selection of adaptive technologies available to the public. Visit their website for more information, including hours and location.
- Topaz Video Magnifier: desktop video magnifier that can be used to enlarge printed materials using a high definition camera; includes 33 different color modes
- ZoomText with Speech: screen magnification software with text-to-speech capabilities
- EyePal Solo: text-to-speech scanner that is hand motion activated and requires no computer knowledge to use
- Ruby: small handheld video magnifier
- 5 handheld magnifiers
- 5 stand magnifiers
