Libraries for All

A joint project between the Communication Resource Centre, the Department of Human Services and the State Library network.

Through Libraries for all, Communication aids are available in all public libraries. These are for use by people who cannot talk or have speech that is difficult to understand.

Someone needing a communication aid may show you a bookmark or may point to the "Libraries for all" logo. At this point, you offer the person the selection of communication aids. Make sure you place the aid on a stable surface.

Where can you find them?

The communication aids are laminated and joined together with a metal ring to enable users to easily switch between the different communication aids. One side presents a colour version and the other side is black and white (which can be used for photocopying purposes). It is preferable for them to be stored at the library's information desk.

A self-adhesive logo is included with the Communication aids to be placed at eye level at the information desk.

The communication aids are available on this web site. Library users may prefer to print out and use their own copy.  Three aids are available for the person to choose from:

Alphabet board

For people who can spell by pointing to letters (and numbers)

Alphabet board in black and white (PDF 77 KB)
Alphabet board in colour (PDF 80 KB)

Word board

For people who can read and want to point towords and phrases about library services

Word board in black and white (PDF 134 KB)
Word board in colour (PDF 130 KB)

Picture board

For people who recognise and can point to pictures and photos

Picture board in black and white (PDF 213 KB)
Picture board in colour (PDF 343 KB)

The information in these PDFs can be accessed by screen readers such as JAWs and WindowEyes.

Made by Communication Aids & Resource Materials (CARM.) Using Boardmaker Mayer Johnson 2000.

The Picture Communication Symbols©1981­2004 by Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Used with permission.