Assitive Technology: Technology Made Easy As technology becomes more sophisticated in its performance and development, libraries have been a leader introducing new technology to its users. Libraries have served a critical role introducing new technology to library patrons. One way that libraries achieve this is by providing and teaching how to use assistive technology to patrons with disabilities. As defined by the New York State Education Department, “[a]n assistive technology device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system . . . that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of students with a disability" (NY Education Dept). These types of devices help bridge any accessibility issues towards digital literacy The Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC) at the New Jersey State Library (NJSL) has offers assistive technology classes that helps readers magnify text on computer screens and how...
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