Library Leads the Way with Assistive Technology
Do you have trouble reading the
tiny type on road maps? Do you need to make a TTY [teletypewriter) call? Do
you have trouble hearing film or lecture presentations? Visit the library! The
Shelter Rock Public Library is pleased to
feature assistive devices for people with special needs, including a Closed-Circuit
Magnifier, a new TTY and a Com Tek Assistive Listening System for the
Program Room.
The Closed-Circuit
Magnifier is a top of the line machine that increases the size,
contrast and readability of books, maps, letters and more. It is helpful for
both people with vision problems and people with learning disabilities.
The TTY is a communication device
used by deaf and hard of hearing, features a low-vision display and a printer.
The Com Tek System is a large area
assistive listening system that transmits sound to a personal receiver and headset
for patrons who are hard of hearing.
The Library is pleased to serve the community by making this equipment available
anytime the library is open. For information please contact the Reference
Department by telephone (248-7363)
or by TTY (248-2367).
The library received this equipment as part of an assistive technology grant,
administered by the Nassau Library System. The grant is funded by Federal Library
Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the New York State Library by
the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.