[Libs-Or] Accessible Computer Station

[Desiree Wolcott-Cushman]

Hi Alex,

It's great that you are doing this and thinking about it ahead of time.
Here are some recommendations because the microsoft accessibility features
only go so far:

   - Install NVDA <https://www.nvaccess.org/> or another screen reader.
   - Install Dwell <https://thinksmartbox.com/product/dwell-clicker/>
   software or something that will enable a patron to hover over an icon and
   click for someone. This is helpful for people with limited hand mobility.
   - Headset with a microphone for Speech to Text
   - Large Screen Monitor
   - Trackball mouse and/or joystick and/or large touch pad
   - High Contrast and Large Print keyboard
   - A portable reading light for patrons who need to see their paper or
   book better. Maybe you don't need it at the station but one should be
   available for use.

Make sure there is information on how to use the Accessibility Microsoft
features for staff to reference and staff know how to use the peripherals.

This is really just a start. I'm sure there will be some other great
suggestions posted. Reach out if you would like more information.

Warmly,
Desiree Wolcott-Cushman
preferred pronouns: she, her, hers
Makerspace Program Specialist

desirew at multcolib.org
Makerspace- Rockwood Branch Library
My schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
17917 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233
503-988-0462


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courtesy of Melanie Fey.


Member of the Disabilities Accommodation Group



On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 12:49 PM Alex Cockrum via Libs-Or <
libs-or at omls.oregon.gov> wrote:

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> Hello,
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> I’ve been looking into setting up an accessible computer station in our
> library. Has anyone else done this?  To what degree?  Beyond Windows10’s
> already embedded options.  Larger monitor?  Special Software?  Special
> Hardware?  Curious what anyone else may have done.  Did you make
> adjustments based on community needs?
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> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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> Thank You,
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> Alexander M. Cockrum
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> Seaside Public Library
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> 503-738-6742
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> acockrum at cityofseaside.us
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