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Assistive Technology at the Clarence Public Library
- Large print books - 14 point or larger text, Clarence Public Library has a large collection of adult fiction and non-fiction titles and smaller collections of juvenile and young adult titles, all available for checkout. (Many titles have been donated by the Lions Club of Clarence)
- Optelec Clearview 300 - low vision reader with 4-50x magnifier, 17" B/W monitor and tray that moves from right to left to help keep books straight while reading. For in-library use at the Clarence Public Library. (Donated by the Lions Club of Clarence)
- Aladdin Classic - low vision B/W video 4.5x magnifier with 14" B/W monitor. For in-library use at the Clarence Public Library. (Funded by the Lions Club of Clarence)
- Audiobooks on CD - adult, young adult, and juvenile fiction and non-fiction titles. All Buffalo and Erie County Public libraries have a continually changing collection of audiobooks for checkout and using a CD player at home.
- Pebble HD - portable desktop video magnifier with an LCD light and built-in camera to enlarge, enhance, and save magnified images. For in-library use with a library card at the Clarence Public Library. (purchased with funds provided by the Lions Club of Clarence)
- DVDs with an additional narration track intended primarily for blind and visually impaired consumers of visual media - theatrical releases, documentaries, forgien films. Search library catalog with keyword "descriptive video".
- Music downloads deom Freegal - view www.buffalolib.org and click on Freegal link; library card and PIN required. Five selections can be downloaded per library card per week.
- Talking book player with "talking" Braille buttons - provides audio assistance to individuals unable to use standard printed materials. The Clarence Public Library has a small collection of periodically updated adult "talking books" for in-library use only. Eligible individuals can receive a player and books from the NYS Talking Book and Braille Library.
- Databases with audio assist: Academic OneFile, US History in Context, World History in Context, and Biography in Context - www.buffalolib.org>research>(choose a database title)>(select an article)>(click on 'Listen') to hear article read. A library card is required when used outside of library.
- Braille books for children and adults - Titles can be ordered from Central Library. Perform a 'subject search' in catalog (keyword: braille books)
- SARA (Stand Alone Reading Assistant) - scans, displays, reads aloud, and can save printed and audio files. Clarence Public Library in-library use. The SARA is on loan from Central Library through April 1st.
- Many additional resources at: www.buffalolib.org > subject guides > health > disability resources