Visual Enhancement Equipment for Books and other Documents: |
| Optelec Color (CCTV) located in the Reference Department |
Magnifies small print, such as newspaper print. The magnifier has 20-inch display screen and a simplified control panel, with variable height adjustments. It switches easily from color to black and white. |
| Telesensory, black and white (CCTV) |
A portable, 14-inch black-and-white CCTV that magnifies small print.
Available at the Circulation Desk for check out. |
Visual Aids: |
| Talking books, books-on-tape/CD |
located on First Level |
| Talking book cassette player |
located on First Level |
| Photocopiers that enlarge print |
located on each Level |
| Large Print books |
located on First Level |
| Large Print magazines and newspapers |
located on Second Level |
| Large Print computer keyboard and computer monitor |
located on the Second Level at the Reference Desk |
| Computer screen enlarger |
voice synthesizer software (LP for Windows) with Speech installed on all the public PCs |
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Hearing Aids: |
| TTY/TDD located in the Reference Department |
call 508-647-6521 to access this service |
| Personal assistive sound amplifier (Loud R) |
located in the Reference Department |
Portable hearing enhancement system
(Phonic Ear) for all programs or meetings
in the Lebowitz Meeting Hall,
Lower Level. |
to arrange for hearing enhancement equipment prior
to an event please call 508-647-6525 |
| Large Area Hearing Assistance System |
to arrange for hearing enhancement equipment prior
to an event please call 508-647-6525
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Natick residents, who are unable to visit the Library because of a medical condition or disability, can make arrangements to have a Library staff member visit, bringing books and other materials. Visits are usually made once a month. Patrons can call ahead and place their order, or we can also select items for you by title or provide you with a selection based on your reading interests and preferences.
For more information about this service, please contact the Library at 508-647-6521 or by email.
If you are unable to visit the Library and need health or medical information, please call Reference Services at 508-647-6521. The information will be mailed to you.
