SERVICES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING

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:

Services for Vision Loss include:

  • Deaf Club
  • Sign language materials, books and videos
  • Materials related to hearing loss
    • Deaf Life Magazine
  • Video Relay / Video Phone
  • 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

 

 

NEWSLINE - Provides over 200 newspapers for physical or visual impairments...Click here for information about service and registration. (.wmv file (4MB)) 

 

For more information on these services, please contact the Outreach Services Coordinator.

 

Equipment for checkout is no longer available at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library.  Assistive device demonstrations, loans, & subsidy forms are now available at:

 

Disability Action Center NW (DAC)
1323 Sherman Ave. Suite #7
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814
208-664-9896

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