Town of Markham

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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 for details regarding accessibility standards at MPL.

SERVICES AND COLLECTIONS
Product	Location	Description
TextTTY	Administration Markham Village	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	All (except TV)	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.
CNIB Library Collection	All	80,000 books in a variety of formats for individuals with a print disability through a partnership with CNIB