I am always a bit frustrated when I use a library computer. I feel lost without my audible program and rely heavily on Lyle to correct any typing errors I make.
We are in the library in Osoyoos right now and although there is no audible program on the computer, there are other aids for people who are blind or partially sighted. I like to borrow the Daisy books here. There isn't a large selection but it is sufficient. There is also a Daisy player that can be loaned out.
Today I learned about another assist for people with low vision. The library desk has a few pairs of glasses with high magnification - great for reading the small print on the spines of books. The desk also has a flat screen magnifier which can be placed on a single page.
Lyle has noticed a few white canes being used around town so I imagine that these library aids are well used. This all goes to show, you never know what is available until you ask.
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