Adaptive Technology Kits
- Available at Centre, German, Francis, North Liberty
- Adaptive Technology Kits include: large print keyboards, hearing loops, noise reduction headphones, and communication boards, and can be used for tele-meetings or on public computers.
- Ask us at any branch about additional adaptive technology options.
Videophone Laptop
- Available at Main Library and LaSalle
- Our dedicated video phone laptops allow patrons with hearing impairments to communicate via sign language/visual communication.
- Laptops can be checked out for 3 hours.
- Requires a full access adult library card (resident card or guest card).
- Are not available for home use.
Large Print Keyboards
- Available at all branches
- Includes large and high visibility keys for easy typing.
Hearing Loops
- Available at Centre, German, Francis, North Liberty
- Transmits sound directly to hearing aids.
- T coil and/or bluetooth compatible.
Noise-Dampening Headphones
- Available at Centre, German, Francis, North Liberty
- Dampens (but does not cancel) external noise, adjustable for all ages.

Communication Boards
- Available at Centre, German, Francis, North Liberty
- Augmentative communication system using pictographs for nonverbal communication.