Outreach Equipment
from the Rochester Hills Public Library

A variety of assistive equipment and devices are available for use by persons with disabilities. For more information on these devices contact Outreach Services at (248) 650-7150.

Computer with speech software
A computer with speech software, funded through a partnership with the Oakland Community Assistive Technology Council, is equipped with a 19 inch monitor and JAWS for Windows making the Internet and other online resources accessible to visually impaired persons.

Reading aids
People with low vision are able to try over 80 different types of  reading aids including hand held and stand magnifiers, as well as book holders that may all be checked out for use at home. Use the Magni-Cam, a powerful and portable magnifier that is available for checkout.

Optelec
The Optelec 20/20, available in the Outreach Services room and at four Outreach Minibranch libraries, is a closed circuit television system that magnifies up to 60 times allowing persons with low vision to view print and non print materials such as photographs, coins, stamps and handwritten notes.

A TDD Telecommunications Device for the Deaf is available for questions and book requests. Call 248-650-7153.

A wheelchair, motorized scooter, walkers  and shopping carts are  available for in-library use. Most of this equipment is located at the Information Desk with the exception of  the shopping carts that are located across from the checkout desk.