Adaptive Workstations and CCTV Units

Adaptive Workstations

Nine libraries throughout the province have an adaptive workstation available to transform print or text information into an accessible format. The workstations are wheelchair accessible and loaded with the following adaptive software and hardware.

Software:
• Systems Access —allows the user to interact with the computer through keystrokes and receive audible responses
• OpenBook—Allows users to scan print documents and read or hear them read on the computer
• ZoomText —Magnifies text up to 36 times its original size
• Kurzweil 3000—allows users to highlight words while reading or hearing the text read

Hardware:
• A desk top computer with CD burner
• A 26-inch monitor
• Headphones—patrons may bring their own headphones to use with these workstations as well
• A document scanner
• Large Print French keyboard--yellow with black lettering 
• Large Print English keyboard--yellow with black lettering
• A roller trackball mouse

CCTV

Anyone may use the adaptive workstation or CCTV unit in one of the participating libraries by presenting their public library card. The adaptive workstation can be reserved for up to one hour. Please contact your library for more information.

• List of libraries with adaptive workstations and Merlin CCTV Units
• A 15 minute video describing our adaptive workstations and CCTV (You may experience a slow loading time due to the length of the video).