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Accessibility

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Accessibility Statement

The University Libraries are dedicated to providing inclusive and accessible service to all library users. We have an ongoing partnership with the Office of Disability Services to ensure access to library collections and services for individuals with disabilities.

Library Services for People with Disabilities

The Libraries can assist and provide accommodations in the following ways:

  • Research: We provide general research assistance to identify and access reference materials and tools. If you need more in-depth assistance, please make an appointment.
  • Material retrieval: We will retrieve materials from the stacks for users who are unable to reach materials by themselves. Whenever possible we retrieve materials immediately, but at times we may need 24 hours to provide this service.
  • Study rooms: Wright State students, faculty, and staff who require quiet study space may reserve Study Rooms.
  • Document delivery: Library users with disabilities who need assistance with photocopying or with scanning to create accessible electronic versions of library materials may use our interlibrary loan and document delivery service. Contact Interlibrary Loan or call 937-775-2525 prior to initiating your request.
  • Proxy borrower: Library users may identify a proxy borrower who can check out library materials on their behalf. Contact Resource Delivery Services or call 937-775-2525 to add a proxy borrower.
  • Physical assistance: We continue to remove physical barriers wherever possible. If barriers exist, please notify library staff and we will provide necessary assistance.
  • Completion of forms: We complete library forms at all service points. TTY/TDD telephone services for patrons with hearing impairments is available. We contract with a communication relay service for questions about your library account or for brief reference questions. For TTY/TDD access, call 800-750-0750 or 7-1-1.
  • Personalized service: We provide disability-related accommodations, but individuals are responsible for independently using library resources. 
  • Workshops and presentations: With one week advance notice, we can provide accommodations for workshops and presentations which may include sign language interpreters, large print handouts, or other accommodations to achieve equal access to a library program.

If a service you need from the libraries is not listed or you have questions, stop at any service desk for more information, contact us, or call 937-775-2525.

Parking and Facility

Accessible parking spaces are located in Lot 11 near the front entrance of the Dunbar Library, and in Lot 15 behind the Library. A state-issued handicap parking permit along with a valid Wright State-issued license-plate-based permit or visitor pass need to be displayed. Additional parking information is available from Public Safety.

Accessibility features of the Dunbar Library include:

  • All entrances to the Dunbar Library are wheelchair accessible.
  • The front and side entrances have button-activated electric doors.
  • The elevators have print and Braille control panels.
  • An all-gender restroom is available on the third floor.
  • Accessible restrooms are available on the second and third floors in the Library Annex.
  • Electric adjustable tables are available on the second, third, and fourth floors.
  • Adjustable computer tables are available in the second floor Computer Lab.
  • Bariatric chairs are available on the second floor.
  • Chairs with and without wheels are available throughout the Library.
  • Individual and Group Study rooms are wheelchair accessible. Circulation Desk staff are available to assist with doors and locks.
  • A wheelchair is available at the first floor Circulation Desk for use while you are at the Dunbar Library.

Emergency Evacuation Procedures are available from the University Police, along with additional information for people with disabilities.

Software and Equipment

ZoomText, a magnifier/reader software tailored for low-vision users, is installed on all PCs in the Dunbar Library. It can be accessed via the Start menu.

Read-Write Gold, reader software that also has speech-to-text capabilities, is installed on all PCs in the Dunbar Library. It can be accessed via the Start menu.

Sensus Access, software that converts PDFs to alternative accessible formats, is available online to Wright State students, faculty, and staff through the Office of Disability Services.

The following adaptive equipment is available for three-day checkout at the first floor Circulation Desk:

Additional Campus Resources

Wright State University provides additional resources and services for students, faculty, and staff.

Office of Disability Services

Division of Inclusive Excellence

Web Accessibility Statement

Digital Accessibility Policy