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SERVICES FOR REESE LIBRARY USERS WITH DISABILITIES

In cooperation with the ASU Office of Disability Services, the library provides accommodations necessary to meet the needs of patrons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The Library strives to make all of its collections and services accessible to users with disabilities. The library provides various equipment and services for disabled users. There are library staff members available at all times the library is open to assist users needing help using and accessing the collections or equipment.

Parking.

There are three designated parking spaces for users with mobility impairment near the library.

Building Access.

The sidewalk leading to the library is on a small incline with no stairs.
There is a hand operated automatic door opener on the front entrance.
With the exception of a few sections, aisles between the stacks are at least 36 inches.

Circulation staff will help with book retrieval if asked. Book retrieval by staff may be the preferred method for materials located above the first floor.

Furniture.

Study carrels, table tops, the reference desk and a section of the circulation desk meet ADA guidelines.

Elevator

The elevator, located in the center of the building, is wheelchair accessible and has Braille plates indicating floor numbers.

Restrooms

Each floor has wheelchair accessible restrooms and water fountains.

Telephone

There is a TTY Ultratec phone located in the Administration Office for use by patrons with hearing impairment.

Computers

One computer in the Infosquare and one in Room 304, the library classroom, have adjustable worktables, JAWS 4.0, Xtratext Level 1 Software and Zoom Text for use by patrons in wheelchairs and/or who are visually impaired.

Enlargers

Room 215 contains two Optelec Passport enlargers, one Optelec Spectrum enlarger and one lamp with attached magnifying glass.

Emergency Procedures

The library fire alarm system produces sirens and flashing lights when activated.

An emergency wheel and stair chair is located adjacent to the stairway behind the Government Documents collection on the second floor. To access the chair turn left off the elevator and head towards the fire doors.

Revised April 2005