Features built into browsers
Magnify your screen by using your keyboard
Windows: Control + (plus key)
Apple: Command + (plus key)
Reverse the colours on your screen by using keyboard commands
Windows: Left Alt and Left Shift and Print Screen
Apple: Control and Option and Command and 8
Using a built-in screen reader
The following commands will activate a screen reader built into your computer’s operating system.
Windows narrator
To turn on: Start menu > programs> accessories> accessibility> narrator, or Windows key and U
Apple OSX voiceover
To turn on: Command (Apple key) and F5
To set preferences: System preferences> universal access.
Downloading PDF attachments
Some information on our website is available as PDF documents (Portable Document Files). To view these files, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. This is free software that you can download onto your computer.
Make technology work for you
There are also devices created to meet the specific needs of people who are blind or have low vision. The Blind Foundation can advise and help you with devices so that you can make technology work for you.
Help accessing our website
We want our website to be simple for everyone to use. If you have any advice on how we can meet your particular needs, we would be very pleased to receive your comments. Please get in touch on 07 577 7177 or library@tauranga.govt.nz
Visiting our libraries
We want to make it easier for you to enjoy your visit with us. Please let us know if we can help in any way.
Accessibility access at Tauranga libraries
| |
Tauranga |
Papamoa |
Greerton |
Mount |
| Level access to the building |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Free parking nearby |
No* |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Free parking for mobility badge holders |
No* |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Drop off zone |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Close to bus stops |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| After hours return slot |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Book trolleys for carrying your items |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible toilet |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Height adjustable issues desk |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Magnifying unit for visual impairment |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Access to a parents' room |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Baby changing table facilities |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Grassed area for support animals |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Meeting rooms (hireage fee may apply) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
* Free parking after 3pm Monday - Friday. Free parking all weekend and public holidays.