Accessibility
The North Canton Public Library provides a variety of accessible services and tools to ensure a positive experience for every patron.
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We are Sensory-Inclusive
KultureCity is the world’s leading nonprofit on sensory accessibility and acceptance. NCPL and KultureCity have joined forces to make a visit to the library a great experience for everyone, including those with sensory-processing needs.
Sensory Bags Available
Weighted Lap Pads and Sensory Bags (with noise-canceling headphones, fidgets, and other resources) are available at our Circulation and Children’s desks.
A Quiet Zone has been established in our Little Art Gallery.
A Social Story for our Library is available through the KultureCity app.
Additional Accessible Services, Tools, & Features
The North Canton Public Library provides a variety of accessible services and tools for people of all abilities.
In Motion Delivery Service
Accessible Design
Wheelchair Use
We have a wheelchair available for public use inside our building.
Wheelchair Charging Station
Adult Changing Table
Aunt Flow Dispensers
Our restrooms are equipped with period product dispensers that are ADA-compliant and free-vend, so no one has to use a quarter to get a product out of the machine.
Large Print Books & Audiobooks
Large-print books and audiobooks can be reserved through our online library catalog or by calling the reference desk at 330.499.4712 x311. Audiobooks can also be downloaded from the Digital Materials section of our website.
Hearing Assistance Devices
We provide assistive listening technology via hearing loops in our lower-level program rooms and audio assistance at the Civic Center for our Senior Center programming.
Deaf-Friendly
Vision Assistance
Web Browsing Tools
Tools are available to improve the web-browsing experience for people with a visual impairment or vision loss. Objects can be made bigger and easier to see by adjusting the text size and screen magnification in a browser’s Settings menu. These options are typically listed under Preferences or View. Most modern browsers also offer a screen reader that renders text and image content as speech.
Memory Care Kits
Our memory care kits are designed for people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, memory loss or cognitive impairment. Each themed kit is a collection of items, including but not limited to books, puzzles, fidget devices, tools, games, toys, memorabilia, and art supplies. These items are designed to help individuals experiencing memory loss engage their senses, trigger memories, and facilitate communication with a caregiver or loved one.
A Note about Service Animals
The North Canton Public Library welcomes patrons who use service animals as determined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A service animal (dog or miniature horse only) is an animal that has been individually trained to work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability. The work or task must be directly related to that person’s disability.
Animals that are considered pets, or comfort, therapy, or support animals, are not service animals as defined by the ADA and are not permitted on Library property at this time. (Exceptions will be made for animals in the building as part of Library educational and recreational programming, pending approval by the Director or his/her designee.)
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