These innovative zones aim to enhance our library facilities, so they are more accessible to all members of the community - regardless of age, abilities, or digital literacy.

The zones are equipped with cutting-edge technology, including screen readers, magnification software, and speech recognition tools. They have been carefully designed to include features such as accessible seating and adjustable desks, as well as volunteer digital champions who can offer support to those who need help getting online.

The Inclusive Digital Zones have been made possible in partnership and consultation with the LBBD Sensory Team, The Royal National Institute of Blind People and the Good Things Foundation.

The opening times can be found on the table below, along with a range of free sessions you are welcome to come along to!

Scan the code or click on the link to listen to the introduction of our inclusive options

 IDZ-Promo.mp3 - Google Drive

Come and see this service in the zones at 

Barking Learning Centre 

2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB

Telephone: 02087248722

Email: libraries@lbbd.gov.uk

Dagenham Library 

1 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham, RM10 9QS 

Telephone: 0208724 3942

Email: libraries@lbbd.gov.uk

Inclusive Software

• JAWS – Screen Reader 
• ZoomText – Screen Magnifier/Reader 
• Azabat – Touch Typing Tutor with Audio Instruction 
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Presentation

Equipment to support individual needs

Booklets

Booklets with large print and pictures showing equipment available to meet peoples’ needs. The booklets are also available in Braille.

Adaptable Equipment 

• Large Screen Monitor 
• High contrast Keyboard - Image of the available keyboards (PNG, 279.73 KB) 
• Mouse with Customisable DPI - Images of available mouses: image 1 (PNG, 224.29 KB), image 2 (PNG, 204.19 KB)
• Noise-Cancelling Headphones - Image of the available Noise-Cancelling Headphones (PNG,  205.84 KB)
• Webcam 
• Flexible Monitor Arm 
• Electric Height-Adjustable Desk 

Portable image reader

The Optelec ClearReader+ portable image reader scans and reads aloud printed reading material.

• Simple adjustment controls for play, pause, forward, back, reading speed, volume and voice selection. 
• Compact and easy to carry with a built-in carrying handle. 
• Built-in high quality stereo sound speakers or connect a headset and listen discreetly. 

Inclusive services in the libraries