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For the Blind and Persons with Low Vision
Linebaugh Library System offers adaptive technology services to the
disabled, elderly, and visually impaired. As the result of a federal grant,
Linebaugh Public Library and Smyrna Public Library have added adaptive computers, which includes software
to magnify text and images and verbally communicate to the user. The computer is
equipped with a large-print keyboard, trackball mouse, large screen, scanner,
and adjustable table and chair to make it accessible for patrons with physical
impairments. Both libraries also
offer the InSight magnifier, which magnifies materials using a large video
screen. For more information or assistance in using these machines,
please visit the Reference Desk at either library or read our
Adaptive Technology brochure (PDF).
LPLS offers a wide selection of audiobooks, including books on
CD, cassette, MP3 CD, and pre-loaded MP3 players, as well as books for all ages
in large print. A limited number of books printed in braille are also available.
Please contact your branch library if you need assistance locating these items.
Through
R.E.A.D.S., we also
offer downloadable audio books and electronic books, including popular fiction,
consumer nonfiction, language instruction, and books for children and teens.
Visit our Find Books page for more information.
The Tennessee Library
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped offers free braille, recorded, and
large print materials to residents of Tennessee who are not able to use standard
print materials because of a visual or physical disability; you must
complete an application
to use this service.
For the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Linebaugh Public Library, in partnership with the League for the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing and the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, now offers services
for the deaf and hard of hearing. A sign language interpreter is available at
Linebaugh Public Library each Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. to assist with:
interpreting phone calls, help interpreting documents, help on computers, help
finding information in the library, help finding local resources. Other services
provided by the library include: access to IP-Relay on public Internet computers
and captioned movies and other DVD video recordings. These additional services
are available during all normal library hours. For more information, please
email the
Linebaugh Library Reference Department.
Additional services are available from the
Library Services for the Deaf &
Hard of Hearing in Nashville. This statewide special library is dedicated to
meeting the information and accessibility needs of the deaf, hard of hearing,
and deaf-blind communities, as well as meeting the information needs about
hearing loss to all Tennesseans. Any Tennessean may borrow books, media
programs, and equipment from this agency for free of charge after
completing an
application.
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