Kessler Health Education Library Disabilities Program Brigham and Women's Hospital

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Narrative

The Kessler Library provides many resources including books, newsletters, Books on Tape, and Braille books and newsletters.

Equipment and Services

• Book reaching device
• Page turning device
• Walker basket for carrying library materials
• Hands-free device for computer use, telephone, and page turning
• Screen readers for online and print materials
• Magnifiers for print materials
• TTY phone 617-525-7337
• Internet relay services
• Books By Mail Program - People with disabilities can request library materials via mail. 
• Newsline - a service for people with visual impairments to listen to newspapers and magazines over the telephone.
• Training on resources, services and equipment

Service Types

• Disability Awareness
• Equipment Loan

Program Type

• Assistive Technology and Equipment

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Blind
• Deaf
• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Hard of Hearing
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Learning Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Physical Disabilities
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• Italian
• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Public Transportation
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Medical Needs
• Near Public Transportation
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service