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LIBRARY SERVICES
FOR USERS WITH DISABILITIES

Scope of the Policy:
The Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne disability policy applies to all services, facilities, and resources whenever logistically possible. The physical library exists on the “Coliseum” campus and many of the policies/services for users with disabilities listed below are applicable only to the library facility itself.

Library Services for Foreign Patrons:
Library staff are collectively multilingual and can assist patrons speaking the following languages: English, French, Hebrew, Romanian, and Russian.

College Disability Services Guide:
Review the definition of, and policy statement for Disability Services at Ivy Tech Community College.

Campus Disability Support Services:
Review the policy statement for Disability Support Services, and requesting accommodations for a disability at the Fort Wayne campus.

Last Updated November 2007

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Logistics of Library Services for Users with Disabilities:
Within the limitations of the existing equipment and library, the library will strive to ensure that facilities and services are accessible to users with disabilities. Problem areas in the library will be acknowledged and resolutions sought.  User commentary is welcomed and necessary for continued improvement in the library.
  • Parking
    There are three Handicap parking spaces in the spots closest to the building entrance used for main library access.
  • Doorways
    The building entrance and main library entrance have pushbutton automatic doors that are mounted at a level conducive to operation by a person in a wheelchair.
  • Technology
    Within the limitations of the existing equipment and library, the Library staff will strive to accommodate any adaptive technology possessed by users(patrons) with disabilities. The library currently maintains a wheelchair accessible computer workstation with an oversized monitor. Additional equipment can be requested from Disability Support Services.
  • Drinking fountains
    There are drinking fountains in the building outside the library’s northwest and southeast corners conducive to operation by a person in a wheelchair.
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