Services for People with Disabilities
Information Center for People with Disabilities A high technology center with adjustable computer workstations designed to meet the information needs of people with physical, visual, hearing, and learning disabilities located on the lower level of the Main Library. 1.5 hours of free computer use per day per customer. The Center includes a reading area, library materials, a vast array of adaptive technologies. A librarian is also on call to answer requests for information and to provide assistance with equipment. Volunteers provide the on-on-one assistance with Technology. The Center is open Tuesday - Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Assistive Services ADA adjustable computer workstations CCTV magnifier Alternative keyboards and mice Book holders Braille keyboard for the visually impaired Hand held magnifiers Manual page turners Reacher/grabbers Reading Edge machine - text to speech machine Scooter for use within the library Seat lifter Walker for use within the library 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 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 Readers 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 or temporary. This service is initiated by a phone call to the Homebound Readers Service at (562) 570-6959, Tuesdays - Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Regular or large print books, CD's videos, DVD's books on tape, magazines, and Braille tapes are selected for each homebound reader and mailed out every other week at no charge. It is like a personal librarian at your service to assist you with your reading needs.
Books on Wheels Program - Books on Wheels Program - dinner and a book or dinner and a movie delivered to homebound readers enrolled in the Meals on Wheels program Call (562) 570-6959 for initiating the Books on Wheels Program.
Useful Community Links Long Beach Public Library
101 Pacific Avenue Long Beach, CA 90822 Phone; (562) 570-7500 Fax: (562) 570-7408 |
