Accessibility @ Your Library ™

Aurora Public Library believes that facilities and services must be accessible to all, regardless of age, economic means or physical ability, and be capable of supporting the levels of service required by the community.

Accessibility Policy

Facility

• There are two spots in the parking lot behind the Library for individuals with Accessible Parking permits.
  
• Access from the parking lot is at ground level and a ramp leads up to the main entrance of the Library on Yonge Street.
• Front and back entrances are equipped with automatic doors.
• There is wheelchair accessible elevator service to both floors.
• Wheelchair accessible washrooms are located on the first floor off the main lobby as well as on the second floor of the Library.
• Service animals are welcome.
  

Services

Adaptive Technology

Adaptive technology is any piece of equipment that eliminates or diminishes barriers to information and maximizes independence and full citizenship.

The following adaptive technology is available to the public on the first floor of the Library. Assistance with this technology is provided through Adult Information Services.  

• ZoomText Screen Magnifier - enlarges everything on the computer screen up to 36 times its normal size. ZoomText can change the screen colour scheme and the pointer size for better visibility.
• JAWS (Job Access with Speech) - is screen reading software for people who are visually impaired. JAWS conveys information on the screen via speech. JAWS is compatible with most Windows applications such as Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer.
• Kurzweil 1000 - is scanning, writing, and reading software for use by people who are blind or visually impaired. It works with a flatbed scanner to allow scanned-in text to be converted to speech and read back to the user.
• Kurzweil 3000 - is reading, writing, and learning software that will assist any struggling reader in his or her learning experience. It allows users to scan in documents and have the computer read it back to them. This software can accommodate diverse requirements for people with visual impairments, learning disabilities, and English language learning needs.
• Duxbury Braille Translator - is a Braille translation program. It takes files (Word, text, HTML, etc.) and converts them into Braille. This will allow the user to send his or her documents to the Braille embosser.

Please note that although we are happy to provide assistance in using this technology, in-depth instruction cannot be provided.

Visiting Library Service

The Visiting Library Service offers library service to people who are homebound due to disability, illness, or frailty and who have no alternative means of obtaining library materials.

On a regular basis, a library volunteer will deliver books and other library materials to people who cannot come to the facility themselves.

If you would like to become a visited customer, please click here for the application. Completed applications should be returned to the Circulation Desk, addressed to the attention of Reccia Mandelcorn, Manager of Customer and Circulation Services, or you may request this service by telephoning 905.727.9494 x230 or by email at rmandelcorn@library.aurora.on.ca.

For further information on the Visiting Library Service, please click here.

Collections

Accessible collections available for loan include:

• Large Print books
• Talking books
• CDs
• DVDs

Individuals are encouraged to ask for assistance from Library staff at any time.

If you have any questions or comments regarding accessibility at Aurora Public Library, please contact Reccia Mandelcorn, Manager of Customer and Circulation Services, by telephoning 905.727.9494x230 or by email at rmandelcorn@library.aurora.on.ca