Access Services is located in Suite 123 of the Fairfax County Government Center, at 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax. Visit and explore such equipment as a Reading Edge that scans and reads print, a personal listening system to enhance communication, a CCTV that enlarges printed material, a Braille embosser, and much more. Lighted magnifiers, assistive listening systems and other adapted equipment are available at many branches. Call to locate adapted equipment in your area of the county. Access Services sponsors Dimview, a self-help support group for adults who are coping with loss of sight.
Groups meet monthly in various locations in the county.
Check This Month, the Library s calendar of events , or call Access Services for the date and time of the meetings. The Talking Books program of the Library of Congress provides recorded cassettes and players free of charge to qualified individuals. If you are visually impaired, unable to hold a book, or have a reading disability such as dyslexia, you may qualify for the Talking Books program. Contact Access Services for qualification requirements and an application. Patrons have access to over 38,000 books with 2,000 books added each year.