Would assistance with vision problems, hearing impairments or other physical disabilities make a positive difference in your life? Douglas County Libraries offers a wide range of free tools and technologies for people living with physical disabilities.

Philip S. Miller Library (100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock) provides reading glasses, page magnifiers, and a large print collection for visually impaired patrons. A TTY phone and an electric scooter is also available.

Highlands Ranch Library (9292 Ridgeline Boulevard) features the Open Book computer program which makes reading easier for people living with a visual impairment. Open Book scans and converts text (including books, magazines, and newspapers) to spoken word through a set of headphones. In addition, the library offers a large print collection and an electric scooter.

Parker Library (10851 South Crossroads Drive) features several assistive tools, including a Telesensory Aladdin Desktop Magnifier which features a 14-inch screen to help patrons read books, newspapers and magazines. Hand-held magnifying glasses, large-print books, and an electric scooter are also available.

For more information about using these assistive devices, please contact your local library at 303-791-READ or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.