Accessible WPL

Fast Facts:  a glance at people with activity limitations in Waterloo Region

15.5% of the total population of Waterloo Region is estimated to have a disability.

10.9% of the population of Waterloo Region were older than 65 in 2001.

32.5 % of people in Waterloo Region report having long term limitations which restrict their daily activities.
 
Waterloo Public Library is committed to being accessible for all.  WPL makes every reasonable effort to provide special technology, services, materials and equipment for patrons with vision impairments and other special needs.

• AudioBooks
• Automatic doors at entrances
• Catalogue Only computer (Main Library - Adult) in large type
• CCTV Reader
• Checkout desks (Main Library) are adjustable in height
• Computer workstations are wheelchair accessible
• Elevator (Main Library) with audio directions
• Headphones available for all internet workstations
• Large print book collections at all three locations
• Magnifiers
• Parking is free and in a designated area near library entrances
• Resume Writer free one-one-one service
• Service dogs and service dogs in-training are welcome
• TechTutor free one-on-one computer education
• TTY (Text Telephone) 1-866-786-3941
• Visiting Library Service
• Website may be viewed in a larger font
• Wheelchair - the Main Library has one (1) wheelchair available for customers to use while in the the library
• Wheelchair accessible buildings with ramps at the Main Library; McCormick Branch and the John M. Harper Branch are at gradient
• Zoomtext software

… and of course, the friendly WPL staff are here to help!