Holiday Closing
All Palm Beach County Library System locations & Ask a Librarian’s Statewide chat service will be closed on Mon, May 29 for Memorial Day. No materials will be due on this day.
Services, Technology, Resources, Books and More
Serving the information and access needs of community members with physical, cognitive and developmental need
Digital Activities & Events
Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour
The Palm Beach County Library System invites individuals of all ages and abilities to our Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour! The library is designating this hour on Saturdays from 10:00-11:00 am at locations throughout the county to provide an opportunity for special needs families to browse the library in a calm, judgement-free environment. Opportunities include using the computer, getting a library card, and assistance from staff to find exactly what you're looking for!
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Accessible Technology
eBooks
Dyslexic Font
Maggie Magnifier
Large Print Keyboards
Books, DVDs & CDs
Advocacy & Support
Florida Atlantic University CARD
Provides expert consulting, training and support, at no charge, for
people with autism and related disabilities, their families,
employers, the professionals and community and governmental
agencies serving them.
The Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind - Parent Infant Program
Offers statewide early intervention, family-centered opportunities
free of charge for children ages 0-5 who are deaf/hard of hearing or
blind/visually impaired.
211 Special Needs Helpline
Information, assessment and referral to community services, 24
hours a day, 365 days a year.
Coalition for Independent Living
Promotes, supports and educates people with disabilities for
independent living.
The School District of Palm Beach County- Exceptional Student Education
a resource designed to provide an open line of communication for
parents, employees and community members in order to improve
the education of all PBC students.
Els for Autism
A world-class facility hosting leading-edge Programs and Services
that are accessible to families and caregivers around the world.
Vocational Rehab Florida (Palm Beach County)
A federal-state program that helps people who have physical or
mental disabilities get or keep a job.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Provides advocacy and services for teens and adults with
disabilities and their families, providing work force development
and employment services as well as transportation and education.
211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
Free, confidential, comprehensive help-line available 24/7 for local
social services information in the U.S. and most of Canada.
Arc of Palm Beach County
Provides quality services, education and advocacy for children and
adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disorders)
Provides quality services, education and advocacy for children and
adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County
Makes available services to providers to enhance staff’s knowledge
and competence in serving children with disabilities or behavioral
challenges.
Agency for Person with Disabilities - State of Florida
Working in partnership with local communities and providers to ensure the safety and well-being the people we serve. APD serves people diagnosed with developmental disabilities.
Job Help for People with Disabilities
A link to the PBC Library web page focusing on employment
assistance.
Consumer Health Information Services
a link to the PBC Library web page with a comprehensive and
authoritative collection of health information resources.
Arts4All Florida
An affiliate of Arts4All Florida and sponsored in part by Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department. The mission of Arts4All Florida – Palm Beach County is to create a society where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts.
Therapeutic Recreation
Committed to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families, and thereby increasing the public's knowledge and sensitivity.
Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization
The mission of the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization is to enhance the lives of children and adults with Down syndrome through education, advocacy and family support.