Special Needs Services
We are committed to providing full access to our Library facilities and materials to every person in Clermont County, regardless of their cognitive or physical abilities.
Clermont County Public Library is able to make these services available in part through a generous grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library services, awarded by the State Library of Ohio.
Adaptive Technology
Our adaptive technology for people with disabilities includes a fully accessible workstation at each of our ten branches. Each station includes:
- Large print keyboard
- OrbiTouch keyless keyboard
- ZoomText, a screen magnifier software
- Jaws for Windows, a speech synthesizing software
- Adjustable computer table and chair
Building and Program Services:
- Accessible handicapped parking
- Accessible entrances and restrooms
- Braille signage
- Two trained American Sign Language interpreters
- Boardmaker signage
Library Materials
- Descriptive and close-captioned movies
- Audio books on compact disc
- PlayAways digital audio books
- Large print books
Library @ Your Door
Due to funding issues, CCPL will discontinue the homebound delivery service as of July 31, 2009
More Resources
- Talking Book Services through the State Library of Ohio for Ohio Residents.
- TumbleTalking Books are available to any Ohio resident with an Internet accessible computer through the Ohio State Library. TumbleTalking Books FAQ
- Through a national network of cooperating libraries, the National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) administers a free library program of Braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail. The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped provides this service to eligible borrowers in Clermont County
Need Additional Information?
For further information on special needs services to our community, please call Library Administration at 513-735-7173 or ask at any of our ten branch locations.