Webster Public Library strives to accommodate patrons of all abilities that visit the library.
Assistive Technologies inside the Webster Public Library
Webster Public Library has these assistive technologies available:
- Automatic Door Openers (on front doors, door into men’s bathroom, and door into women’s bathroom)
- Borrowable CD Players
- Hearing Loop Systems – See “Hearing Loop” section below for more details.
- Large Print and/or High Contrast Keyboards
- Magnifier – Handheld Analog
- Motorized Scooter, Walkers, and a Wheelchair for In-Library Use
- Social Story – See “Sensory Inclusion” section below for more details.
- Reading Glasses (located in the Large Print section)
- Support for Cognitive or Sensory Disabilities – See “Sensory Inclusion” section below for more details.
Other libraries in Monroe County offer similar or different assistive technologies inside/outside the library buildings. Please see this webpage for more details.
Hearing Loop
Have a hearing aid? Hear clearly at the Webster Public Library! We have a hearing loop at the Information Desk, at the Checkout Desk, in the Community Room, and in the Storytime Room. Look for the sign of an ear with a line through it and you will be able to hear the staff member speaking through a microphone right in your ear. Just change your hearing aid to the T-Coil setting and hear them as if they were standing next to you. Don’t know if your hearing aid does this? Check with your audiologist or hearing aid specialist.
Don’t have a hearing aid and have hearing issues? Ask for a loop receiver and you can still use the technology.
We would like to thank Mark and Barbara Hargrave of the Hard of Hearing Clarity Fund through the Rochester Area Community Foundation and the Friends of the Webster Public Library for helping us get this service.
Sensory Inclusion
Webster Public Library is a KultureCity Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue. Individuals with sensory sensitivities or challenges with sensory regulation may benefit from our Sensory Station (located in the back right corner of the Children’s Room) as well as our Sensory Bags. Our Sensory Bags are equipped with noise canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards, and weighted lap pads will also be available to all guests who may feel overwhelmed by the environment. Webster Public Library staff have been trained on how to recognize individuals with sensory needs and how to handle a sensory overload situation.
Prior to visiting the library, families can download the free KultureCity App or visit the KultureCity website to view our Social Story, which will provide a preview of what to expect while visiting the library.
Website Accessibility
Webster Public Library is committed to providing a website that is accessible to all audiences. We strive to provide a website consistent with level A and AA of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.
If you experience any difficulties while visiting our website, or have suggestions on how we can improve the accessibility of this site, please email us at webster.reference@libraryweb.org or call 585-872-7075.