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Assistive Technology
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The following assistive technology is available to the public: New at Semiahoo Library
Enhanced Vision Station: Makes reading easier for those with vision impairment. Magnifies print up to 70 times.
Hand–held Magnifiers: Magnifying glasses for in-library use are available in most library branches.
Large Print Public Catalogue & Internet Stations with Zoom Text (screen magnifying software).
Daisy Players and Califone Cassette Players can be borrowed from Outreach Department by those with print disabilities, such as visual impairment, or with a reading, learning, or physical disability.
ART ( Accessing Resources & Technology) stations
 Computers with special features to help those with visual impairment or with learning, reading or physical disability read and listen to books, documents & web pages or use word processing applications.
- Each station is equipped with adjustable desk to accommodate wheelchairs.
- To book a station at Guildford Library call
604-598-7366. To book a station at Semiahmoo Library call 604-592-6908.
- A 90-minute orientation /introduction to the technology is offered. To book an orientation session
call 604-598-7396.
ART stations are equipped with the following applications:
Big Keys Keyboard
For those with low-vision, or anyone who needs large keys in order to operate a keyboard. The QWERTY key layout accommodates those who are accustomed to standard keyboards. Some users with visual impairments prefer these white-on-black keys.
DRAGON Naturally Speaking
This software allows you to dictate to the computer, which then translates your words to written text. Useful in letter-writing, school reports, etc.
JAWS – Screen Reading Software
Reads aloud what is written on the screen. Useful for reading website text, articles from magazines or newspapers, letters or other Microsoft Word documents.
Kensington Expert Mouse
This special mouse uses a trackball to navigate the computer more easily.
Kurzweil 3000 – Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Software
Print materials can be scanned, displayed, and read aloud. For people with print disabilities.
MAGic – Screen Magnification Software
Enlarges what is displayed on the computer screen to make it more readable.
Read and Write
Literacy support software to help with reading and writing skills. Converts text to speech, spell checks, assists with sentence construction and vocabulary.
Surrey Public Library acknowledges support for this project from
the Hamber Foundation and
the Province of British Columbia, Public Library Services Branch
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