Accessibility

Low Vision

  • Low Vision computer in the Tech Center
  • CCTV magnifies materials by 50X in the Tech Center
  • Magnifiers available for checkout from the Tech Center Desk
  • Magnifying glasses available at the Reference Desk and Tech Center Desk
  • eBooks from OverDrive and Axis360 have zoom features for easier reading
  • Listen to audiobooks from OverDrive and Axis360
  • Listen to newspaper and magazine articles from PressReader
  • Large print collection
  • CD audiobooks and playaways available for checkout

Deaf or Hearing Impaired

  • Ask for hearing-assistance devices at our in-person programs
  • Closed captioning available during Zoom programming.

Homebound

The library delivers materials monthly to Wheaton Public Library cardholders who are unable to visit the library on a temporary or permanent basis due to injury or illness.  Learn more about this service.

Assistive Devices for Checkout

Color Blind Glasses

Glasses

Enhances color vision for people with color vision deficiency. For strong/severe red-green color vision deficiency.

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Explore 5 Magnifier

Explore 5 Magnifier

Electronic handheld magnifier with 5-inch screen

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Explore 8 Magnifier

Explore 8 Magnifier

Electronic handheld magnifier with 8-inch screen

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Pocketalker

Device with microphone

This personal amplifier can help you hear clearly when in noisy situations, groups or one-on-one conversations.

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RollerMouse Pro

Roller mouse

An ergonomic mouse alternative.  Use with a laptop or computer.

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