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Accommodations in the Library

Arlington County provides accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request.

For Virtual Library Events

Please contact us at least five days in advance to discuss accommodations for online events.

  • Phone: 703-228-5993
  • Email: Jberg@arlingtonva.us

Please Note: The following services are currently unavailable due to COVID-19.

While Using the Library

  • FM- Assistive Hearing Devices - Available for events at the Central Library and Shirlington Branch Library.

Available on Public Computers

  • ZoomText Magnifier and Reader - All branches have at least one workstation equipped with ZoomText.
  • Magnifier Software - Computers at all Library locations have magnification software to increase the size of screen displays. The magnifier software icon is on the desktop.
  • Table Height - Fixed-height or adjustable-height tables that accommodate wheelchairs are available at Central Library, Aurora Hills Branch, Columbia Pike Branch, Plaza Branch, Shirlington Branch and Westover Branch Libraries.
  • Advanced Reservations - Patrons with low vision or physical handicaps can reserve ADA workstations in advance by calling their preferred library location.

Desktop magnification systems (CCTV) - View documents or books in black and white with up to 60 times enlargement.

  • Available at Central Library, Aurora Hills Branch, Columbia Pike Branch, Shirlington Branch and Westover Branch Libraries.

Large Text

  • Large Type book collections are available at all library locations except Plaza Branch and pop-up library locations.

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