Author: marie1556

Libraries will often have special hardware and software for patrons who need them. Hardware is the physical parts of a computer, while the software is “the programs and other operating information used by a computer” according to Oxford Dictionary. Some examples of hardware that libraries can have assistive technology for special needs are large hardware are bigger keyboards and mice,
The University of Lethbridge offers Close Circuit Television magnifiers also know as CCTV magnifiers which “provide a visual aid for range of visual needs” according true enchanted vision website.

Software examples would be screen readers, the ability to change font type, background colour and size. Being able to change the font your looking for anything on a computer is useful for people with dyslexia and people who are legal blind. Legal blind means eyeglass cannot help you have 20 20 vision.

Here is a video overview of you can borrow assistive technology from a specialized library just for assistive technology.

Lastly as assistive technology in a library lets people who do not need it to learn more about it. I had never thought much about this need in a library until I saw a large mouse and keyboard at the Strathmore Public Library.

https://www.oxforddictionaries.com

https://www.uleth.ca/lib/services/display.asp?PageID=111
https://www.enhancedvision.com/low-vision/cctv-magnifiers.html