Adaptive Technologies

Calgary Public Library

Description

Provides adaptive technology services that combine computer hardware and software features into a fully integrated workstation.

Service offers:

assistive technologies to make accessing information easier for individuals with disabilities

Includes:

motorized furniture for individuals to adjust their workstation to their specific physical needs
keyboards with adjustable touch sensitivity and character sizes
head mouse and switch that allows individuals with controlled head movement and lightweight tapping touch to use a computer with a visual onscreen keyboard
screen magnification software that increases the size of text on the computer screen
screen reader software that reads aloud the content of the computer screen
optical character recognition scanner where information can be scanned into the computer, displayed and spoken aloud by the screen reader software
word prediction software that assists in preparing written documents by signaling spelling errors, provides word suggestions and audio support
voice-operated computer programs

Eligibility

Yes, Service targeted to:

Application Process

Service Access: Registration Required, To access service:

Referral Process: No

Waiting Period: No,

Telephone

403-260-2600

Web Site

https://www.calgarylibrary.ca

Languages

English

Fees

Fee: No

Fee Reduction: No

Membership Fee: No

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: Yes - Accessible entrance and washrooms.
Other disabled access: Yes - Designated parking spaces.

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Last Verified On

October 19, 2023

Address: 6532 Bowness Road NW
Calgary, AB, T3B 0E9
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Hours of Operation: Mon
10:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Tue
10:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Wed
10:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Thu
10:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Fri
10:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Sat
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Sun
12:00 PM to 05:00 PM

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