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Assistive Technology

The Forsyth County Public Library offers computers equiped with assistive technology (AT). The services are available at Central, Carver, and Kernersville locations during regular library hours.

Orientation for this new technology is required. To discuss your particular needs and schedule an orientation date at the location most convenient for you, call 703-3079 or email forsythlibrary@gmail.com.

For customers who have been oriented and know how to use the new technologies, a workstation can be scheduled for you, or if you are at an AT location, you may sign up if no one is scheduled for the workstation. Walk-ins are welcome every Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. for orientation and use. The Library will make every effort to meet your AT needs but cannot guarantee assistance without an appointment, except on Thursdays during Open Lab from 3 to 5 p.m.

All hardware and software have been purchased with Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds through a grant administered by the State Library of North Carolina.

• Scan your documents and have Kurzweil read them to you.
• Let JAWS speak the words as you navigate Windows menus, screens, and lists or as you use your favorite Microsoft Office programs.
• On the Internet, let JAWS read to you the text of websites as you conduct your business or surf the web.
• Use ZoomText to magnify text and pictures on any part of the computer screen.

VIDEO RELAY SERVICE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
Video Relay Service (VRS) is a relay that allows a user to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL) via video-conference equipment to a sign language interpreter, who voices the signed message to a standard telephone user in spoken English. The interpreter then relays the voice message back to the caller using sign language.

VRS is free, available on a first come, first serve basis; and it is not limited in the number of calls or how long VRS calls take.

ACCOMODATIONS FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED
Each of our AT workstations features a fully adjustable desk and chair, room to maneuver a wheelchair, and a separate adjustable keyboard tray.

Contact Information

Central Library
660 West Fifth Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-BOOK (2665)
(336) 727-2549 FAX

Administration
(336) 703-3011


Operating Hours
1:00 - 5:00 Sunday
  (Labor Day-Memorial Day)
9:00 - 9:00 Monday
9:00 - 9:00 Tuesday
9:00 - 9:00 Wednesday
9:00 - 6:00 Thursday
9:00 - 6:00 Friday
9:00 - 5:00 Saturday

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