Centre for Visually Impaired
Centre for the Visually Impaired (CVI) at Dukinfield Library
What is available at the Centre?
Enlarger photocopier
Photocopiers which can copy and enlarge written material are available in all the main Tameside Libraries.
Large Print Books
Varied selections of large print books are available for loan throughout all Tameside Libraries, but the largest collection is held at Dukinfield.
Children's books and story tapes
For visually impaired children, there are collections of audio books on cassette in all the main libraries in Tameside. Some libraries also have a small selection of large print children's books. Please check your local library.
Information
A wide range of information is available about visual impairment issues, services and agencies via all Tameside libraries. Information is widely available on the internet This information can be made available in large print or on audio cassette.
Talking Books
A quality collection of audio books ("talking books") on cassette and CD are available for loan at all libraries in Tameside, but the largest collection is held at Dukinfield. Customers who are visually impaired or print disabled do not pay loan charges for these materials at any Tameside Library. Magazines and official information on cassette are available at Dukinfield library.
The following services are more specialised and are offered to the visually impaired community at Dukinfield Library:
Supernova
will magnify what is on the computer screen by up to 32 times, and speak aloud what is written on screen.
Large Keyboard
that has keys four times larger than a standard keyboard are available at all libraries.
Library Club
A Library Club for visually impaired people is held every third Tuesday of the month from 12.30 - 2.00 pm at Dukinfield library. Admission is free.
And don't forget
All Tameside libraries, including the Home Library Service has materials available for visually impaired people such as large print books, music and talking books.
Who can use the service?
The service is provided for anyone who has a visual impairment. Anyone who is not able to easily read a standard size print is welcome to use the service.
How do I join?
If you are already a member of Tameside Library Service you need do nothing. If you are not, simply pop along to the centre with proof of your ID and you can join.
Opening times
The Centre for the Visually Impaired opening hours are the same as Dukinfield Library. Equipment is available for use up to half an hour before closing time.
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 Dukinfield Library Concord Way Dukinfield SK16 4DB |
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