Services for People with Disabilities
Information Center for People with Disabilities | Homebound Readers
Braille Books at the Main Library| Books on Wheels | Useful Links Information Center for People with Disabilities The Information Center for People with Disabilities (ICPD) is a high-technology center with adjustable computer workstations designed to meet the information needs of people with physical, visual, hearing, and learning disabilities. The ICPD is located on the lower level of the Main Library. Hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. We are always looking for volunteers in the ICPD. Please read more about our Volunteer Program. The ICPD provides: 1.5 hours of free computer use per day per customer A reading area, library materials and a librarian on call to answer requests for information and to provide assistance with equipment Volunteers who provide one-on-one assistance with technology
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Assistive Services include: - ADA adjustable computer workstations, alternative keyboards & mice
- A Braille keyboard for the visually impaired
- CCTV magnifier
- Book holders, hand magnifiers, and manual page turners
- Reachers/grabbers and a seat lifter
- Reading Edge text to speech machine
- An electric scooter, walker, and wheelchair for use within the library
- Library TTY number for the hearing impaired (562) 570-6744
- City Hall TTY number for the hearing impaired (562) 570-6762
Assistive Technology available in the ICPD includes: - Dragon Naturally Speaking
- JAWS
- MagicCursor
- Screen Doors
- Word Q
- WYNN (What You Need Now Wizard)
- ZoomText Xtra
- Microsoft Office tutorials
- Interpretype machine for the hearing impaired
- Microsoft Office Suite
Homebound Readers Services The Homebound Reader Services program provides customized library materials to homebound customers living in Long Beach. The service is specifically designed for those who are confined to their homes by an illness or an injury, either chronic or temporary. This service is initiated by a request to the Homebound Readers Service at (562) 570-6959, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Materials are selected for each homebound reader and mailed out every other week at no charge. The program is like a personal librarian at your service.
We lend books to blind youth, adults and their caregivers. This service is made possible through a partnership with the Braille Institute. Braille books are located on the lower level of the Main Library next to the New Large Print book display.
Please call (562) 570-5709 for additional information.
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The Books on Wheels Program offers dinner and a book, or dinner and a movie delivered to homebound readers enrolled in the Meals on Wheels program. Call the Homebound Readers Service at (562) 570-6959 to sign up for the Books on Wheels Program. Useful Links Long Beach Public Library
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