The NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC) has partnered with the New Jersey Department of Human Services Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) to present the Library Equal Access Program, otherwise known as LEAP.
LEAP offers free technology courses for individuals aged 55 and above, who have some level of vision loss, to teach them how to use accessibility features available on Apple iPad and iPhone devices.
iPads are available to use in class, so owning a device is not required.
LEAP offers two different classes:
iPad/iPhone Beginner Class
The iPad/iPhone Beginner Class covers basic functions of iPads and iPhones. It also introduces accessibility features, including VoiceOver and Siri voice commands.
Beginner classes are once a week, for six weeks.
iPad/iPhone Intermediate Class
The iPad/iPhone 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.
Locations
Classes are held at several libraries throughout the state:
- Atlantic City Free Public Library – Richmond Branch
- iPad Beginner started on Wednesday, March 5 and runs once a week for six weeks.
- iPad Intermediate starts on Wednesday, April 30 and runs once a week for four weeks.
- Cherry Hill Public Library
- iPad Beginner started on Tuesday, March 11 and runs once week for six weeks.
- iPad Intermediate starts on Tuesday, May 6 and runs once a week for four weeks.
- East Brunswick Public Library
- iPad Beginner started on Wednesday, March 12 and runs once a week for six weeks.
- iPad Intermediate starts on Wednesday, May 7 and runs once a week for four weeks.
- Gloucester County Library – Mullica Hill Branch
- iPad Beginner started on Tuesday, March 11 and runs once a week for six weeks.
- iPad Intermediate starts on Tuesday, May 6 and runs once a week for four weeks.
- Johnson Public Library – Hackensack
- iPad Beginner started on Wednesday, March 5 and runs once a week for six weeks.
- iPad Intermediate starts on Wednesday, April 30 and runs once a week for four weeks.
- Newark Public Library
- iPad Beginner started on Thursday, March 6 and runs once a week for six weeks.
- iPad Intermediate starts on Thursday, May 1 and runs once a week for four weeks.
- Ocean County Library – Toms River Branch
- iPad Beginner started on Thursday, March 6 and runs once a week for six weeks.
- iPad Intermediate starts on Thursday, May 1 and runs once a week for four weeks.
- Talking Book and Braille Center – Trenton
- iPad Beginner started on Tuesday, March 11 and runs once a week for six weeks.
- iPad Intermediate starts on Tuesday, May 6 and runs once a week for four weeks.
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
sfelle@njstatelib.org