With special software and hardware designed to assist individuals with visual, auditory, physical and learning disabilities, each library in the Library System, including the Oakland Library Services Center, has facilities for those in need. Some of the technologies available at the Adaptive Tech Workstations include enlarged keyboards to enable users with physical, visual or cognitive disabilities, mini keyboards for individuals with limited range of motion, screen magnification software, WordQ software, which reads text aloud and "Dragon Naturally Speaking" software for operating the computer by voice. For a full listing of all the hardware and software, visit http://www.lib.wayne.edu/services/computing_support/adaptivetech/index.php

Library staff is available to help with basic startup of the machines and programs, to offer basic information in using the programs and to provide assistance with the equipment and software. Users that require further information about the various types of Adaptive Technology can contact Educational Accessibility Services.

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