For additional information visit the Office of Specialized Services, room L-115.
Adaptive Technology
Assistive technology can be found in the Office of Specialized Services Technology Lab.
Training in using this equipment is provided by the Office of Specialized Services.
Closed Captioned Videos
The Library has a collection of closed captioned videos. These can be found by doing a subject search in the Library catalog using the words video recordings for the hearing impaired. Television monitors in the Library’s Media Viewing Rooms are closed-captioned capable, and many of the videos can be borrowed from the Library.
American Sign Language (ASL)
Books, DVDs, and videos about ASL can be found in the Library. These materials provide support for BCC students, faculty and staff who are learning ASL, or who are interested in discovering ASL, the fourth most used language in the United States.
For additional information about Deafness and ASL, please visit Deaf Services in room L-115.
Disability Resources
The Library has a number of periodicals that may be of interest, including Harvard Mental Health Letter, and Journal of Learning Disabilities. You can search for these and other magazines and journals in the Library.
The Library also has books on learning strategies, learning disabilities, Deaf culture, and books by and about persons who have overcome physical and other challenges. Check the Library Catalog, or ask a Reference Librarian for assistance.
Library Help
The librarian at the Reference Desk can help you find books or articles to complete your assignments.