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GUIDE
TO SERVICES & MATERIALS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
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Patrons
who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech disorders may call
the REFERENCE SERVICES TTY at 834-7446 with reference questions or
with questions about library holdings and library services.
Patrons
may also use the CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICE to call the library. (1-800-735-2929
TTY,1-800-735-2922 Voice, or just dial 711) Callers are connected
to an operator who, using a TTY, can transmit spoken words to a recipient
with a TTY, or visa-versa. There is also Speech to Speech, or STS,
a form of Relay Services that provides Communications Assistants (CAs)
for people with speech disabilities who have difficulty being understood
on the phone. (1-800-854-7784, or 711)
There
is a PUBLIC PAY TTY in the Main Library's lobby, on the first floor.
There is also one at the Rockridge branch.
An
annual DEAF CULTURE CELEBRATION is held, usually a reading by local
Deaf writers/ performers/ storytellers.
CAPTIONED
VIDEOS were earlier labeled on the spine. This is no longer done because
all commercial videos now are captioned.
A
PHONIC EAR listening assistive system is available for use at library-sponsored
programs, with 5 working days advance notice. This is for the hard
of hearing.
SIGN
LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS or REAL-TIME CAPTIONING are available also for
library-sponsored programs, with 5 working days advance notice.
ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY
STATION at the Main Library is in the "Kurzweil Room" across
from the circulation desk. To schedule training on any of the technologies
(except JAWS),
call Lynne Cutler at voicemail 238-4974. Workstations include sit-stand
tables, JAWS, ZoomText, Kurzweil 1000 and 3000, Internet, word processing,
and library catalogs. After training, sign up in the SBSS section
to use the computer, or call 238-3138. (IF the computer is not being
used, you can sign up when you arrive, but there is no guarantee that
it will be available.)
These
workstations are also at four branches: DIMOND, EASTMONT, ROCKRIDGE,
and WEST. Call each branch individually about training.
JAWS
is a screen reader, reading aloud information from the computer screen.
Ask for a list of available off-site training.
ZOOMTEXT
is a magnification and reading software, magnifying and reading information
from the computer screen.
KURZWEIL 1000 READING
MACHINE reads printed matter aloud to users who are unable to read
conventional print due to vision or learning disabilities. This also
reads in Spanish, French, Russian, German or Italian.
KURZWEIL
3000 is a reading program for people with learning disabilities. This
machine scans a text or the Internet and reads it aloud at the same
time as it displays it on the monitor. It includes a dictionary and
many study aids. It also will scan and read in other languages.
WYNN
(What You Need Now) is a similar reading program on computer for those
with learning disabilities. It is in the Children's Room at the Main
Library. Call 238-3615 for training.
The Library owns
AUDIO TUTORIALS to teach blind and low-vision users how to use computers,
word processing, and the Internet. They are in the Kurzweil room at
the Main Library.
A
Perkins Brailler, a BRAILLE TYPEWRITER, is available for public use
at the Main Library. Call 238-4974 to schedule use.
A
BRAILLE THERMOFORM machine is also available. This copies Braille
to Braille, like a Xerox copy machine. Call 238-4974 to schedule use.
VIDEO
MAGNIFIERS (CCTVs) are available at the Main Library in the Art, Music,
History & Literature Section, and at the four branches. Printed
material and objects can be placed under a camera and the magnified
image is displayed on a television screen or computer monitor.
Catalogs
and applications to borrow free recorded and Braille materials from
the CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY BRAILLE AND TALKING BOOK LIBRARY are
in the Art, Music, History and Literature and Section, and at each
branch.
The
library owns many DESCRIPTIVE VIDEOS. These are for people who are
blind or who have low vision. A narrative description of the action
has been inserted into the original soundtrack and picture. Unlike
other videos, these go out for three weeks and can be reserved and
sent to any branch.
A
LIST OF THE TITLES OF THE LIBRARY'S BOOKS ON TAPE is available in
Braille.
There
is a collection of books in LARGE TYPE.
The
Library offers E-ANSWERS SERVICE, an easy way to get brief answers
to factual questions via e-mail. This service can be found on the
library's web site.
The
library has many BOOKS AND MAGAZINES relating
to disabilities. Some magazines are Silent News, HiP Magazine (for
deaf and hard of hearing children), DCARA Journal, Braille Forum,
Braille Monitor. Matilda Ziegler Magazine for the Blind and Choice
Magazine are on audiotapes which may be checked out from AMHL.
The
library owns several BI-FOLKAL KITS. These are used by activity directors
to evoke memories in older adults.
The
BOOKMOBILE serves senior retirement homes and convalescent hospitals.
They don't visit individual homes, but individuals near their scheduled
stops can go there. Call 238-6718 for a schedule or check the library's
web site.
The
library offers EXTENDED SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. This
includes expanded circulation parameters. See the Extended Services
description and application. These applications are also available
in Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Braille and audiotape versions.
The WEB SITE for
OAKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY is www.oaklandlibrary.org
Please feel free
to call LYNNE CUTLER, Disability Services
Advocate, 238-4974 with any questions, concerns, or
suggestions.
This flier is
also available in Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Braille and audiotape
versions
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