Assistive Services for Patrons with Disabilities

Assistive services for deaf and hard of hearing patrons

JCPL has an extensive collection of closed-captioned videos. Use the Library catalog subject headings "Video Recordings for the Hearing Impaired" or "DVDs for the Hearing Impaired" to locate a list of our current holdings. NOTE: The adult VHS format video collection has been phased out, but many of the same titles are available in DVD format. The Library also has videos for children in American Sign Language. Use the Library catalog subject heading "American Sign Language - Juvenile Films" for a complete listing.

An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter is available for any Library program, including storytimes. Requests can be made through Erin Todd at 303-275-6167. Please request interpreter services at least two weeks in advance.

All patron education classes taught in the Computer Training Center at the Belmar Library can accommodate up to four students (with or without hearing aids) with personal FM listening devices. Please let staff know at the time of enrollment if you want to use one of these devices.

The Library has direct reference service available through its website, including, "Ask A Librarian," an e-mail reference service operated by Jefferson County Public Library, and "AskColorado," a link to reference departments all over the state.

The Standley Lake Library has a Comtek AT-72 for in-library use on request. This device allows the user to hear a speaker from across a noise-filled room. The system creates a wireless FM sound link between a transmitter worn by a speaker and a receiver worn by the person with impaired hearing, thus bypassing disturbing background noises and reverberation effects.

Assistive services for patrons with limited vision

Jefferson County Public Library has a wide selection of large-print materials, including recreational fiction and nonfiction, for our low vision patrons of all ages.

The Library has a large selection of audiobooks on tape and audiobooks on disc for patrons of all ages.

Our Online and Outreach Library can assist any Jefferson County resident with initial application to the services of the Colorado Talking Book Library. Call 303-275-6161 for more information.

The Standley Lake Library has a Magni-Cam for in-Library use on request. This small, hand-held video camera magnifier projects enlarged black and white images onto a television screen, enabling low vision patrons to read library materials, personal mail and more.

Assistance for our less mobile patrons is available in all of our libraries

All Library locations have computer workstations that can accommodate wheelchair-bound patrons.

Library staff will assist wheelchair-bound patrons by retrieving books and materials from shelves that are not easily reached from a seated position.

All Library locations offer handicapped parking and accessible facilities within the buildings.

Jefferson County Public Library offers homebound service for county residents. Fill out a Homebound Service Application or call 303-275-6161 for more information.

Library website

The Jefferson County Public Library website - http://jeffcolibrary.org - complies with U.S. Section 508 Guidelines and Web Content Accessibility Priority 1 Guidelines 1.0. These standards were developed to enhance web content accessibility for disabled populations.

A selected list of websites helpful to the disabled can be found in our Research Tools section. Topics include Assistive Technology, Employment, Independent Living and much more.
Ask a Librarian is an e-mail reference service of Jefferson County Public Library. Receiving e-mail from the Library.

You can submit a question 24/7 and receive an answer by e-mail within two library business days. Ask a reference librarian a brief factual question, or get suggestions for sources or locations that may help you find answers to more lengthy questions.

For faster service, or more involved questions, please consider calling us at 303-235-5275 or visiting your local library. More information. To ask questions about your library account, use Ask Questions About My Library Account.
AskColorado is a chat reference service provided by Colorado libraries. Real people in real time answer your questions, help you find information, or point you in the right direction to get what you need.
Downloadable materials can be checked out and downloaded from the Library website, via JCPL's Download Center.

Audiobooks and music are available from OverDrive.
Audiobooks are available from NetLibrary.

Once online, you can download free software for your computer or portable device, then download audiobooks and music with your JCPL library card.

Digital downloads are not for use on the computers in Library locations, but can be enjoyed at home, work or during travel.

LEAP (Library Ebook Accessibility Program) from OverDrive provides patrons with print-disabilities with a one-year free membership, with 20 downloads per month, to Bookshare.org, a collection of accessible Ebooks compatible with Braille and DAISY readers.
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