We offer assistive technology for people with disabilities at all CPL locations.
ADA Computer Workstations
Each CPL location has two ADA computer workstations: one for adults and one for children. These workstations feature:
- 24-inch monitor
- Oversize keyboard
- Trackball mouse
- Wheelchair-accessible computer table
All CPL computers have Windows 10 Ease of Access accessibility resources for vision, hearing, dexterity, mobility, focus and other related needs.
Harold Washington Library Center
Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center
The Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center on the 5th floor of the Harold Washington Library Center has assistive technology resources for individuals who are blind, have low vision or physical disabilities that prevent them from performing tasks such as using a computer mouse. Visit the ARTBC page or call (312) 747-4001 for more information.
Videophone Relay Service
Harold Washington Library Center has a videophone with video relay service for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Deaf or hard of hearing individuals may use the videophone to place video relay calls to hearing people, who receive the calls on a standard phone. Calls are routed through an interpreting center, where an interpreter, fluent in ASL and spoken English or Spanish, appears on the device. The deaf and hard of hearing caller signs the message to the interpreter, and the interpreter relays the conversation between the two parties. Deaf or hard of hearing individuals can also use the videophone to call other deaf or hard of hearing individuals with a videophone.
Other CPL Locations
Magnifiers
Telesensory magnifiers, which magnify written materials up to 45 times their original size, are available at:
Videophone Relay Service
Woodson Regional Library has a videophone with video relay service for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Deaf or hard of hearing individuals may use the videophone to place video relay calls to hearing people, who receive the calls on a standard phone. Calls are routed through an interpreting center, where an interpreter, fluent in ASL and spoken English or Spanish, appears on the device. The deaf and hard of hearing caller signs the message to the interpreter, and the interpreter relays the conversation between the two parties. Deaf or hard of hearing individuals can also use the videophone to call other deaf or hard of hearing individuals with a videophone.
