ADA / Assistive Technology

The Somerset County Library provides access to basic assistive technology where possible.

Thanks to a grant a few years ago, we were able to receive some equipment through the Get REAL–Regional Education Assisting Life Long Learning program.  Because of this program, we have a desktop video magnifier for reading.

The Somerset County Federated Library System Bookmobile is outfitted with a portable video magnifier.

Some of our Online Resources also offer accessibility features.

Somerset County residents of any age who are unable to read standard print materials because of a visual disability, physical disability, or physically-based reading disability may be eligible to receive services through the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP).   LAMP provides on free loan recorded books and magazines, equipment to play the recordings, large print books, and described videos. Materials are mailed to the borrower’s home in postage-free containers.  See the website at https://mylamp.org/ for more information.