Low-vision assistive technology at CAPL

7/1/25 – We recently added some low-vision assistive items available for patrons to use in-Library when they visit. Request them from the Service Center or Tech Desk. If you’re looking for assistive technology to use at home, please see our Library of Things collection, available to CAPL cardholders for checkout.

The items available to use in the Library are:

  • A low-vision keyboard
    Features bright yellow keys with large letters and numbers.
  • A digital magnifier
    Features 2x, 8x, 16x, and 25x magnification and includes 8 adjustable color modes: full color, black on white, white on black, blue on white, white on blue, yellow on blue, and blue on yellow.
  • A desktop magnifying Glass
    Features a brightness-adjustable switch allowing you to choose from three levels (bright, less bright, and off).
  • A large LED page magnifier
    Features an anti-glare lens with 5x magnification.