We respond to the diverse needs of patrons with special needs by providing services and adaptive technologies for accessing and using information with ease.
All our locations and website are ADA compliant. We offer large type books, audiobooks on CD, audio-described DVDs, closed caption DVDs, electronic books, and audiobooks for checkout. These materials can be requested for pick-up at any IndyPL location. All public computers feature Windows Magnifier.
In partnership with Easterseals Crossroads, we are currently installing accessible workstations in all of our locations to ensure all patrons have access to assistive technology. These workstations are currently available at all of our locations except Central, Glendale, Nora, and Pike. The remaining workstations will be installed throughout 2023 and the beginning of 2024.
The workstations include:
Software on the workstations include:
These tools can “read” information to patrons, respond to voice commands and help people with learning disabilities and mobility limitations complete tasks like writing a document or accessing the internet. These workstations are available for all patrons, with shorter use periods than other stations to decrease wait times.
To learn more about these workstations, visit The Roadmap to Accessible Workstations by Easterseals Crossroads. The article includes photos of the equipment and more detailed information about the project.
Need more help? Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text or email Ask-a-Librarian.
Library Express matches screened volunteers with Library users who are unable to visit their local Library branches due to physical/medical limitations. Library Express volunteers deliver Library materials to their assigned patrons on a regular basis as part of an ongoing service. This free service is available to meet both short-term and long-term needs and is open to all qualified Marion County residents. For information, please call Volunteer Resources.
Additional amenities for use at Central Library include:
Additional amenities for use at Glendale Branch include:
