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Burlington

Organization

Library - Tansley Woods

Address

1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington, ON L7M 4J8

Contact Person

Susan Fitzgerald-Bell

Phone

(905) 336-5583

Fax

(905) 336-4266

Email

Website

www.bpl.on.ca

Services

Research and reference materials, large print books, audiobooks, Internet access, as well as ZoomText and wide screen monitor on selected terminals.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday, 9 - 9
Friday, 9 - 6
Saturday, 9 - 5
Sunday, 1 - 5 (Mid October to April only)

Community Access (y/n)

Yes

# of Computer Stations

12

# With Internet Access

9

Fee for Use?

Computer use is free of charge. Print copies are 20 cents per page.

Accessibility Features or Equipment

Optelec Clearview CCTV. ZoomText and wide screen monitor also available at selected terminals. Accessibility materials include large print books and audiobooks.

Staff Trained on Adaptive Equipment

All Information Services staff members are trained to assist with adaptive equipment.

Contact Person for Accessible Equipment

Plans for Accessible Equipment

Entrance

Wheelchair accessible.

Washrooms

Wheelchair accessible.

Training Rooms

Plans for Accessibility

Issues Preventing Accessibility

Accessibility of Website

Website Advertise Availability of Adaptive Equipment and Support

Our accessibility materials are listed on the library's web site
www.bpl.on.ca/libinfo/special.htm

Partnerships or Affiliations

CNIB Visunet Canada Partners Program

Government Support

Charitable Support

Programs to Develop Employability Skills

Computer training sessions are available periodically throughout the year.

Programs targeted to Persons With Disabilities

Cost

$5.00 per person per session.

Criteria for Participation

Pre-registration is required for all computer training sessions.

Monitoring Success

Participant Feedback

Follow up Program

Obstacles Facing Program

Is Program Well Utilized

Marketing & Recruitment

Organizational Level of Programming Decisions

Other

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