adaptive technology and atmospheres for special needs individuals

After our assignment last week, I decided to look a little more into New York Public Library since that is where I am going to be studying and using resources in the next year. I did find it comforting that the website has easy access to information for special needs patrons. I liked that under the list of libraries in the district they have a picture of a wheelchair and accessible or partially accessible listed..none of them say "no access". I am happy that a city I am going to live in for at least a year, offers so much to all types of people.Here are just some of the adaptive technologies available, taken from the New York Public Library website: Many Library locations offer access to a variety of devices that provide patrons with disablilties easier access to Library resources. Assistive Amplification Systems An infrared system which relays sound to hearing impaired attendees of library programs, such as lectures, book discussions, readings, and training programs. Available at: Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library: Program Room Bronx Library Center: Auditorium Muhlenberg Library: Program Room Stephen A. Schwarzman Building: Bartos Forum, Berger Forum, South Court Auditorium, South Court Classrooms A & B Library for the Performing Arts: Bruno Walter Auditorium Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture: Langston Hughes Auditorium Personal Reading Machines A device that scans printed text and reads aloud in synthetic speech. Available at: Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library Baychester Library Bronx Library Center Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Library for the Performing Arts Mid-Manhattan Library, Accessibility Services Science, Industry and Business Library St. George Library Center Closed-Circuit Television Enlargers (CCTVs) A monitor that enlarges printed material 45-60 times. Available at: Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library Baychester Library Countee Cullen Library Bronx Library Center Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Jefferson Market Library Kingsbridge Library Mid-Manhattan Library, Accessibility Services 96th Street Library Science, Industry and Business Library St. George Library Center Soundview Library Braille Writers Available at: Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library Mid-Manhattan Library, Accessibility Services Video Relay Service for the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Community Bronx Library Center Mid-Manhattan Library, Accessibility Services St. George Library Center