Library Information for Students with Disabilities

Renton Technical College Library makes every reasonable effort to provide all students, including those with disabilities, with access to its collections and service.

Building Access

The RTC Library is the entire second floor of the building in the southeast corner of campus. The main doors to both the building and the library have power assist door openers. There are both stairs and a wheelchair-accessible elevator to the second floor. See the campus map.

Restrooms

All Technology Resource Center restrooms are wheelchair accessible. The restrooms closest to the library are located next to the elevators outside the library doors.

Equipment

RTC Library offers the following assistive resources to its students.

  • Computers with assistive software. Please see the list below.
  • Magnifying Glass. Available at the circulation desk (tell them to look in Drawer 5).
  • Closed caption televisions.
  • Off-campus reference help through Ask a Librarian.

Library Assistance

If a patron needs special assistance they should go to the front desk and request assistance. 

If a patron has a disability that requires special assistance that cannot be met by the staff or collections, they will be referred to the RTC Special Needs Counselor at (425) 235-5840 for personalized help.

Software on Library Computers

The library offers the following software on all of its student/RTC computers:

  • Magnifier
  • Narrator
  • On-screen Keyboard

Study room C-214:

  • Magnifier
  • Narrator
  • On-screen Keyboard
  • Jaws 2023
  • FS Reader 3.0
  • ZoomText 2023

State Resources

Washington Talking Book & Braille Library

This site offers information about the Talking Book & Braille Library, plus information on who is eligible and how they can obtain services. Also included are links to other state and national agencies that offer services to the disabled.

InfoEyes

Online reference help for the visually impaired. This is partially staffed by Washington Talking Book & Braille Library librarians. You can get help online, or request help by email.

RTC Assistance Students with Disabilities

ADA Accommodations

The college is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for students needing special assistance. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact Disability Resource Services. For more information call (425) 235-5840.

Hearing Impaired (TTY) Services

RTC provides access to all current and prospective students, employees and job applicants who are hearing impaired by calling:
Student Services TTY: (425) 235-5811
Human Resources TTY: (425) 235-2359