Library Services

SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES

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For information about Ohio services for people with disabilities, try Connect Me Ohio.
This is an accessible website for Ohio consumers, caregivers and providers who are
looking for up-to-date information about programs/services for people with disabilities.

Also, see our County Resources– Disabilities 

AT OUR BRANCHES

All of our branches meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements. We also offer Computer-Based Assistance and services to those with visual and hearing impairments on all of our public computers (including the Firefox browser: Firefox browser allows you to enlarge the text of any website by simultaneously pressing the "Ctrl" and the "+" keys on your keyboard).

Some of our branches have additional equipment.  The following branches branches have magnifier/extra light low vision readers...

...and the following branches have an ADA computer loaded with Zoom Text and JAWS 
(website reader software)...

Call your local branch for more information.
 

Online

Website

To view this page (or any page on our website) with larger print, 
use the Text Size icon at the top of any page on our website.  —>

Accessible eBooks – LEAP 

Bookshare Offers Accessible Books and Periodicals for Readers with Print Disabilities

Bookshare offers 89,851 digital books, textbooks, teacher-recommended reading, periodicals, and assistive technology tools. 

Our library, in partnership with Bookshare and OverDrive (our technology partner for our Downloables Digital Collection), is pleased to introduce you to LEAP— the Library eBook Accessibility Program.  One of the benefits of this program is 20 FREE downloads per month for 12 months from this expanded collection.  Other benefits include Braille formats and printers,  and FREE software for your come computer.   Read more 

Catalog Options

Large Text

WINDOWS
Click on Zoom Level icon (screen's lower right corner) to enlarge text—>

FIREFOX
Enlarge text by simultaneously pressing the "Ctrl" and the "+" keys on your keyboard. 
To reduce text size, simultaneously press the  "Ctrl" and the "–" keys.

Text Only Option

You can access a non-graphical version of our catalog with screen-reading devices (or with the non-graphical browser, LYNX) through AirPAC, software that renders our catalog screens readable without graphics. 

To further enhance, use the Firefox browser while in AirPAC for a text-only catalog with enlargeable text size.

Digital Collection

Our digital partner, Overdrive, includes tips & helps in its  Accessibility Guide 
(for eBooks/eAudioBooks/music).  See above for more about its LEAP program.

Special Needs for Kids

Sensory Programming

Families of school-age children with Autism, Down syndrome, Sensory-processing disorder, Speech/language delays, Cognitive impairments, AD/HD or other special needs or challenges are welcome to join in these sensory programs at our Maple Hts. Branch Library.

Toys

The Toy Collection carries a wide variety of adaptive toys for children with special physical needs. Our selection includes battery-operated toys with switchplates, puppets, puzzles, and shape sorters. 

Braille

To locate books in braille for children, go to our catalog and search by "Braille" with "Book" as the Material Type,  sorting by "All Juvenile Materials."  

Homebound Service: Library2You

Library2You is a free service for homebound individuals from Cuyahoga County Public Library which mails library materials to your home. Library2You is for impaired individuals who are unable to visit the library due to a permanent or temporary impairment or disability. Apply now

It’s easy and convenient. Are you interested? Contact our Adult Services Department to make arrangements at 216.749.9307.

Who is eligible for the Library2You service?

Are you a Cuyahoga County resident who is unable to visit the library for one of the following reasons?

• Frail older adult (60 and older)
• Physically, visually and/or mentally impaired
• Temporarily homebound

If one of these categories applies to you, you are eligible for Library2You services.

How Do I apply for theLibrary2You service?

• Contact the Adult Services Department to complete an application at 216.749.9307.
• Complete/submit an application online. Apply now
• If you do not have a library card, you may also apply for one at your local branch or from the website. You will be contacted within one week to confirm your eligibility for the Library2You service.

When will my Library2You service start? How do I borrow books and other materials?

Once you receive confirmation of your eligibility, the Library2You service may begin. You may contact your local branch for assistance with reserving materials or you may use the online catalog. It’s an easy, quick and convenient way to reserve materials.

How many library items may I borrow?

The maximum total number of items you may have checked out is 50. For more information, please see Cuyahoga County Public Library’s borrowing guidelines

How will I receive/return my books and other materials?

Receive

Once you are registered for the Library2You service, materials are sent in a reusable mail pouch through the United States Postal Service. The packages are delivered to your home by a United States Postal Service letter carrier.

Return

The address card in the front envelope should be reversed so that the Library’s address and the return postage are showing. Deposit the mail pouch visibly in your mail box or near it for pick up by the United States Postal Service letter carrier. The Library will include an information sheet with each shipment covering return procedures.

Restrictions

Participants in Library2You are subject to the same loan policies and fine rates as other Cuyahoga County Public Library users.

Questions/More Information

If you have any questions or comments about the service, please contact the Adult Services Department at 216.749.9307 or fperkins@cuyahogalibrary.org.

Library2You is an outreach service of Cuyahoga County Public Library
and generously supported by The McGregor Foundation.

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