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Adaptive Technology Survey   
A copy of the questions in the C.L.A.Adaptive Technology survey on Survey Monkey.
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*1.Does your library offer any assistive/adaptive technology? Yes/No.

2. Are your library's permanent public room signs in both print and Braille? 

Yes
Some, but not all
No

3. What types of visual adaptive technology does your library offer? Choose all that apply.

Optical Reading Machine (e.g., Sara/Vera/Kurzweil)
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) (e.g., Optelec)
Four-Track Tape Player
Tape recorder
Calculator with Enlarged Display
Large Format Keyboard
Screen Magnification Software
Large Screen Monitor
Magnifying Lens
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Software
Portable Note Taker
Refreshable Braille Displays
Scanner
Screen Reader / Voice Output Technology
Speaking Clocks or Watches
Talking Calculator
Text-to-Speech Systems
Voice Recognition System
Voice Synthesizer
Other (please specify)

4. What Braille Adaptive Technology does your library offer? Please choose all that apply.

Brailler
Simple or Grade I Braille
Abridged, Contracted or Grade II Braille
Personal Data Assistant
Text-to-Braille Translator (Software)
Braille Note Taker
Braille Printer (or Embosser)
Other (please specify)

5. What hearing adaptive technology does your library offer? Choose all that apply.

FM Listening System
Infrared Listening System
Loop System
Text Telephone (TDD/TTY)
Bell Relay Service (BRS)
Computerized Note Taking
Hearing Aid
Multimedia Captioning (Hardware)
Multimedia Captioning (Software)
Scanner
Spell and Grammar Check Software
Voice Output Communication Aids (VOCA)
Word Prediction Software
Written Communicator
Other (please specify)

6. What physical adaptive technologies does your library offer? Choose all that apply.

Abbreviation Expansion Software
Adjustable Height Table
Light-Touch Keyboard
Non-QWERTY Keyboard
On-Screen Keyboard
One-handed Keyboard
Split Keyboard
Keyboard Modification Software
Other Alternate Keyboard
Foot / Toe Mouse
Other Alternate Mouse System
External / Portable Voice Synthesizer
Infrared / Camera (Optical Mouse)
Mouth Activated Pointing Device
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Software
Scanner
Screen Reader / Voice Output Technology
Sip 'n' Puff Switch
Text-to-Speech Systems
Touch Pad (Pointing Device)
Trackball
Voice Output Communication Aids (VOCA)
Voice Recognition System
Voice Synthesizer
Other (please specify)

7. What adaptive technology software does your library offer? Choose all that apply.

Zoomtext
Magic
Naturally Speaking
JAWS
Other (please specify)

8. What adaptive technology furniture does your library offer? Please choose all that apply.

Tables
Furniture
Adjustable chairs
Both fixed and castered chairs
Other (please specify)

* 9. How is adaptive technology funded at your library? Please check all that apply.

Friends of the Library
LSTA grant
Line item in regular budget
Other grant (please specify, if possible)

10. Does your library have any designated staff responsible for dealing with ADA issues or concerns?  Yes/No.

11. Of the equipment you currently own or have available, name up to three types of adaptive technology used most frequently in your library.

12. Of the equipment you currently own or have available, name up to three types of adaptive technology used least frequently in your library.

13. Has someone from your library attended a professional program concerning ADA issues or services to persons with disabilities within the past 2 years? Yes/No.

14. What workshops, if any, would you like to attend / see offered?

15. What assistance does your library need in order to meet the ADA requirements?

* 16. Does your library have an ADA Plan? Yes/No.

17. Would you be willing to share the plan with others? Yes/No/N/A.

18. Are you aware of the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) and what it offers for patrons who have visual or physical limitations?  Yes/No.

19. Are you interested in having in-service training programs for your staff from LBPH or becoming an LBPH demonstration site with sample books and equipment?  Yes/No.

20. Please describe any special programs or services your library offers for patrons with disabilities. For example, home delivery, extended loan periods, etc.

21. What type of library material do you offer to meet the needs of people with disabilities? 

Large print books
Books or magazines in braille
Magazines in large print
Library newsletter in large print
Descriptive videos
Close captioned videos
Audio books
Other (please specify)
 


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