Registration is Now Open for Spring LEAP Classes

The Library Equal Access Program (LEAP)

The LEAP program will begin again this spring with classes being offered at several public libraries. LEAP is a series of free classes sponsored by the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. These classes are for individuals aged 55 and older who have a loss in vision. The classes will teach you about accessibility tools available on iPads, such as Siri and VoiceOver. 

The next round of classes will include an iPad course for beginners, and an iPad course for intermediate users. Classes are free and devices are available for students to use in class. Classes are starting soon at the Talking Book and Braille Center in Trenton. Registration is required.

LEAP offers two different classes:

iPad Beginner Class

The iPad Beginner Class covers basic functions of iPads. It also introduces accessibility features, including VoiceOver and Siri voice commands.

Beginner classes are once a week, for six weeks.

iPad Intermediate Class

The iPad Intermediate Class builds upon the skills learned in the Beginner Class to give students an even better understanding of the advanced accessibility features available to them. While the Intermediate Class builds upon the Basic Class, taking the Basic class as a prerequisite is not required.

Intermediate classes are once a week, for four weeks.

Participating Libraries and Dates

Atlantic City Public Library – Richmond Branch
Intermediate start date – Wednesday, May 6

Gloucester County Library – Mullica Hill Branch
Beginner start date – Tuesday, March 10
Intermediate start date – Tuesday, May 5

Cherry Hill Public Library
Beginner start date – Tuesday, March 10
Intermediate start date – Tuesday, May 5

East Brunswick Public Library
Beginner Start Date – Thursday, March 12
Intermediate Start Date – Thursday, April 30

Johnson Public Library in Hackensack
Beginner start date – Wednesday, March 4
Intermediate start date – Wednesday, April 29

Newark Public Library
Beginner start date – Thursday, March 5
Intermediate start date – Thursday, April 30

NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC)
Beginner Start Date – Tuesday, March 10
Intermediate Start Date – Tuesday, April 28

Ocean County Library – Toms River
Beginner start date – Thursday, March 19
Intermediate start date – Thursday, May 7

Availability and Registration

For more information about class availability, or to register, please contact:

Stephen Felle
Talking Book and Braille Center
800-792-8322 ext. 812
tbbc@njstatelib.org