Adaptive Technology Kits

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.

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