City of Markham - Accessible Library Services

Markham Web Content Viewer (JSR 286)

MPL is committed to providing library services, resources and facilities that are accessible to everyone in our community.

Please read our Policy on Accessible Customer Service [PDF] for details regarding accessibility standards at MPL.

SERVICES AND COLLECTIONS
Product	Location	Description
TextTTY	Administration Markham Village Library	Provides hearing-impaired customers the opportunity to communicate with MPL staff from their homes. Facilitates two-way communication through text rather than voice.
Kurzweil 3000 Software with scanner	Angus Glen Library, Markham Village Library and Thornhill Community Centre Library	Provides low vision customers the opportunity to have text read to them.
BrowseAloud	All (except TV)	Using the Kurzweil 3000, BrowseAloud makes websites more accessible and reader-friendly for those who require online reading support.
ZoomText Software	Angus Glen Thornhill Community	A floating toolbar that can magnify objects on the screen up to 36 times larger than normal.
Online Downloadable AudioBooks	All	Almost 5,000 OverDrive audiobooks. Almost 3,000 NetLibrary audiobooks.
E-Book Collection	All	Over 8,000 from EBSCO online with “enlarge fonts” feature as an option during online sessions.
Wireless Internet Access	All	Wireless Internet access available across the system.
CELA	All	Customers with a print disability can visit their local Markham Public Library branch to sign up for free access to the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA). Through CELA customers can access a variety of resources (electronic content, described videos, Braille and DAISY CDs) and the physical items can be delivered straight to your home. Contact your local branch for more details!