Explore the free assistive technology available at State Library Victoria.
As well as computers with specialised software installed, all of the Library's assistive technology zones have:
More assistive equipment is available in the Information Centre cabinet. Please ask staff for assistance.
Image: The white Assistive Equipment Cabinet in the Information Centre.
If you need further assistance or information, please contact our Senior Librarian, Access and Inclusion on 03 8664 7005 or email accessinclusion@slv.vic.gov.au
Read more on the Library's accessibility page [new window].
The Library's Pauline Gandel Children's Quarter [read more on the Resources for Children library guide, new window] holds Braille books for children.
This section highlights key libraries in Australia providing specialised services and resources to people with disability or those living with accessibility requirements.
The Braille House Library [new window] provides free resources to Australians of all ages who are blind or have low vision. Borrow books, magazines, games and more in alternative formats—delivered free via Australia Post for up to 60 days.
Provides free access to a comprehensive collection of print and digital resources about dementia and is available to everyone. Visit the online catalogue [new window] of the Dementia Australia Library.
Membership is free and available to people who have Australian Residence and a print disability. Join on the Vision Australia website [new window].
This features a variety of resources and services for young people who are blind, have low vision or have a print disability. Visit the Vision Australia website [new window] for more information.
Children who are blind or have low vision can become a free member of the Feelix Library and have story kits delivered to their homes. Read more on the Vision Australia website [new window].
Many public libraries have books in alternative formats, such as Large Print and audio. Your local library may also have equipment able to be borrowed, like this C-Pen Reader [new window] for reading support (available at Bayside Libraries, Glen Eira Libraries, Geelong Regional Libraries and many more libraries across Victoria).
