Accessibility Resources

Accessible computers are available to all patrons in select library units for research and library access purposes.

• Patrons with accessibility needs have priority access to use these stations.
• Staff and student employees may ask patrons what accessibility tools they need access to (to direct them to the correct software). Still, patrons are not required to provide any proof or justification of their need or disability to use the station.
• Only authorized library peripherals may be plugged into the computer stations.
• Computers are equipped with:
  
  • macOS Sonoma 14 Accessibility Features (includes tools for vision, hearing, mobility and speech accessibility).
  • Kurzweil 3000 (includes tools for individuals with learning differences and challenges, as well as those with partial sight or blindness).
• Accessible Computers are available at:
  • Biomedical Library, SEL/Boelter Library, Management Library, Powell Library and Young Research Library (YRL).

Computer Accessories for using the stations are available at the circulation desks of each unit where the station is located.

• Accessories are only to be loaned out for use at the ADA Station.
• Accessories can be loaned out to all patrons using either their Bruincard or UCLA Library Card. If a patron does not have a library card and would like to use the accessories, an access-only card may be created for them.
  
• Accessories include:
  • ALMA keyboard (large character keyboard with high contrast lettering).
  • Trackball mouse (an ambidextrous mouse).
  • Comfort keyboard (nine-way adjustable feet (front and rear) for customizable fit and fully padded wrist rest for comfort and support).
  • Magic Trackpad mouse (flat surface allows for a more natural hand position, which can help reduce wrist strain and discomfort).

Library staff can help users with disabilities access library stacks. Staffing and workload limitations may affect the number of items we can retrieve per day. When materials cannot be paged immediately, staff will have the material ready the next work day.

Accessible carts are available in the following libraries:

• Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library
• Music Library
• Charles E. Young Research Library
• Science and Engineering Library

Please ask for a cart at the circulation desks in these libraries.

Staff can make photocopies of materials for users with disabilities. Please bring the materials to be copied to any circulation desk, along with a BruinCard that has enough money to pay for the copies. We do not accept cash. When staff are not available to make copies, you can leave the material and your BruinCard and pick up your copies the next work day. All copying must be in compliance with U.S. copyright law.