Disability Access
The Ypsilanti District Library aims to provide full access to all information, services, and materials. All YDL locations are wheelchair accessible, the only exception being the Bookmobile. At Whittaker Road, we have a wheelchair accessible table by the Large Print collection. Service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are welcome in all public libraries.
Highlights
Introducing: Recite Me!
April 14, 2023
The Recite Me toolbar offers a screen reader; translations into over 100 languages; color, font, and size customization; and reading aids.
Services
Adaptive Computer Stations
Computer stations designed for blind and visually impaired patrons
Home Delivery
Home delivery for patrons with disabilities
Homework Help
In-person or online
Large Print Collection
Browse over 9,000 large print books
Low Vision Services
Magnifiers, large print books, and more
Tools for Living Kits
Live better with hands-on resources for older adults
Resources
Alt HealthWatch is a database that uses complementary, holistic, integrated approaches.
Consumer Health Complete is a database that contains medical encyclopedias, books, and magazine articles.
HealthSource: Consumer Edition is a database that contains consumer health magazines.
Download movies, television shows, music, comic books, eBooks, and eAudiobooks to your laptop or mobile device.
Learn to Use
Kanopy is a video-streaming platform dedicated to thoughtful and thought-provoking films.
Download ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to your computer, tablet, phone, or eReader.
Book Lists
Captivating Books that Portray Disability through Fiction
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Variety of memoirs and nonfiction books about living with a learning, cognitive, developmental or physical disability.
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Picture Books that feature characters with diverse disabilities and offer an opportunity for meaningful discussion.
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Teen fiction that feature characters with diverse disabilities, because everyone’s story deserves to be heard.
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Teen nonfiction books about living with a learning, cognitive, developmental or physical disability.
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Youth Fiction that feature characters with diverse disabilities.
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Youth Nonfiction books about living with a learning, cognitive, developmental or physical disability.
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