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  Adaptive technology, including Kurvzweil readers, braille printers, computers equipped with screen readers and screen enlargers, and closed circuit television enlargers, are available at the Andrew Heiskell Library and other libraries in New York City. At the Andrew Heiskell LibraryCassette Playback Machines
Operating Instructions for the Standard Cassette Book Machine In addition, NLS-compatible cassette players are available for purchase. For more information, read the NLS Factsheet: Sources for Purchase of Cassette Players and Player-Recorders Compatible with Recorded Materials Produced by the National Library Service (NLS). Adaptive TechnologyKurzweil Computers: The library has computers equipped with Kurzweil Reading software for public use. These devices scan text and convert it into synthetic speech. To make an appointment to use this equipment or to learn more about it, please call the library at (212) 206-5400. Adaptive Computer Technology: The library has computers equipped with JAWS screen reader, MAGic screen enlarging software, Duxbury braille translation software, braille printers, and refreshable braille displays. To make an appointment to use this equipment or to learn more about it, please call the library at (212) 206-5400. JAWS requires typing abilty; MAGic requires users to be able to type and to use a computer mouse.
If you are interested in any of these sessions, please call the library at (212) 206-5400 to make an appointment.
Other Equipment: The library has handheld magnifiers, braille writers, and braille and large print keyboards, screen readers, and screen magnification software to be used with the public internet computers. In addition, there is a sound amplification system to assist the hearing impaired who wish to enjoy our public programs. If you can't visit the Andrew Heiskell Library and wish to use adaptive technology, the libraries listed below offer similar services. Adaptive Technology in NYC LibrariesThe New York Public Library: Manhattan BranchesCountee Cullen Branch Donnell Library Center Jefferson Market Branch Mid-Manhattan Library Sixty-Seventh Street Branch The New York Public Library: Bronx BranchesBaychester Branch Bronx Library Center Kingsbridge Branch West Farms Branch The New York Public Library: Staten Island BranchesDongan Hills Branch St. George Library Center Brooklyn Public LibraryCentral Library Kings Highway Branch Midwood Branch Sunset Park Branch Queens Public LibraryCentral Library
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NLS talking
books are recorded on four-track cassettes and run at a non-commercial speed.
The library provides, free of charge, special playback machines
on indefinite loan for as long as patrons borrow talking books or
magazines on cassette, at a minimum of one per year. The machines may
be picked up at the library or sent through the mail via FREE MATTER FOR
THE BLIND & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED. 
Computer Workshops: Ongoing classes are currently
being offered in English or Spanish for Basic Computer Skills, JAWS screen
reader, MAGic screen enlarging software, and the Kurzweil
computers. You must be able to type to take these classes. To learn MAGic, you must be able to use a computer mouse. Training is also available
in the use of Web-Braille and PAWS, the library’s online catalog.
