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The Center,
utilizing Library resources, provides the opportunity for equal
access, independence, and general welfare for the deaf, hard of
hearing, and those with vision loss. In addition to the
Library's general collection and services, specialized equipment,
magazines, newsletters, video and audio tapes are available at the
Center to meet the specific needs of these patrons.
Related programs and Club meetings nurture a better understanding
of vision and hearing loss for family, friends, and the general
public, supporting service without discrimination or prejudice.
Services for Hearing Loss include:
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Services for Vision Loss include:
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- Interpreter for the deaf on staff
- Deaf Club
- Sign language materials, books and videos
- Materials related to hearing loss
- Tax help for the deaf
- Signing Babies Workshops
- Video Relay / Video Phone
- Equipment available for check out
- Basic American Sign Language (ASL) classes
- KidSigns Programs
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- A secluded room just for patrons with vision loss to use
- Large Print books
- Audio books
- Text magnifying equipment / CCTV
- Applications for "Talking Books" from the Idaho Talking Book Library
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NEWSLINE
- Provides
over 200 newspapers for physical or visual impairments...Click
here for information about service and registration. (.wmv file (4MB))
SIGNING BABIES - Give your Baby a wonderful gift that will last
through out their life! Click here for more information
about this program.
 - This program is designed for school-age kids interested
in learning more about American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture. Click here for more program information.
BASIC AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) FOR ADULTS AND TEENS - This
is a 5 session class designed for community members with little or no previous language
experience who want to know more about ASL.
Click here for the syllabus for this class.
For more information on these services, please contact Jacalyn Marosi at the
Library.
Equipment for Coeur d'Alene Library Assistive Device Demonstration and
Loan Center
- William's Sound Teletalker Amplified Telephone
- Ameriphone Dialogue XL-30 Amplified Telephone
- Ameriphone Dialogue XL-40 Amplified Telephone
- Ameriphone Dialogue XL-50 Amplified Telephone
- Ameriphone Dialogue CL-40 Cordless Amplified Telephone
- Walker Clarity Phone 1100
- Ameriphone Alertmaster 6000
- Gentex Smoke Detector
- Ameriphone Alermaster 100
- Q90 TTY Telephone
- Ultratec Minicom IV TTY Telephone
- Ultratec Uniphone 1140 TTY Telephone
- Ameriphone Dialogue VCO Telephone
- Krown Pocket Speak and Read VCO
- PocketTalker Personal Amplifier
- Baby Cry Signaler
- Portable Baby Cry Video and Sound Monitor
- Deluxe Remote Receiver
- Vibralarm Alarm Clock with Vibrator
- Closed Caption Decoder
- VCR
- Portable Shake Awake Alarm Clock
- Cell phone Amplifier
- Alertmaster AM 100C signaling device
- Sound Wizard Complete Plus listening system
- Pocket Talker Pro listening system
- 2 neckloop induction systems
- Captel Phone
Contact the Outreach Services Coordinator for
a demonstration and/or loan of the above equipment.
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