Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to honor the history, achievements, and lived experiences of the disabled community. It coincides with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990.
Whether you’re visiting a library or using our website from home, FVRLibraries is committed to making our materials, spaces, and technology accessible.
Accessible Materials and Resources at FVRLibraries
- Our Books by Mail Program is available for people who have mobility issues that make it difficult to travel to the library to pick up books and have no one else who can pick up books for them. To apply, email booksbymail@fvrl.org.
- Large print books, audiobooks on CD, closed captioned DVDs, and DVDs with descriptive audio are available to check out.
- All of our public internet computers include Microsoft Windows accessibility tools designed for users with vision, hearing, or mobility needs. Key features include Narrator (screen reader), Magnifier, and Voice Typing. Adjustable height internet stations are available at Battle Ground, Cascade Park, and Vancouver Community Libraries.
- Video phones for signing are available at Vancouver and Cascade Park Community Libraries.
- Book cart walkers can be used while browsing at Three Creeks Community Library.
- A hearing loop, which can send sound directly to attendees’ hearing aids, is available in the Ridgefield Community Library Community Room.
- If you use eBooks, the Libby app offers robust accessibility features, including screen reader compatibility, customizable text sizing and dyslexic-friendly fonts, 48 playback speeds for audiobooks, keyboard shortcuts, and adjustable contrast and motion settings to create a comfortable, inclusive reading experience.
- Ask staff or contact us through our website if you need assistance with these features.
The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library
Another wonderful resource is The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL). They offer services to Washington state residents unable to read standard print materials. Braille, audiobook, and other resources are available by mail or download after an approved application. See a librarian at an FVRLibraries location to certify the application for you at no charge, or visit your medical professional. For information on how to apply, eligibility criteria, and service costs, visit sos.wa.gov/washington-talking-book-braille-library.
Selection of Books About People Who Are Disabled
Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling
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