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

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Contact Information

Brigham and Women's Hospital
Contact: Erin Sturgeon , Library Staff
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone: 617-732-8103
Fax: 617-582-6130
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Bretholtz Center for Patients and Families 75 Francis Street Boston, MA 02115
Area Served: Boston
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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
Elderly Person with disabilities
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