The Library Project

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The Foundation for Sight & Sound turns dreams into possibilities by helping those without sight and sound learn, live, and work better.

The Library Project's Mission:

To give everyone the opportunity to read and spread ideas!

Visiting the public library has become more fulfilling for those with visual impairments. The Foundation for Sight & Sound provides assisting technologies to many local libraries. By enhancing the magnification of computer and CCTV screens we are bringing printed word to life for all.

Unfortunately, due to municipal budget cuts, local libraries are being forced to cut funding for assisting technology. The suggested retail cost for this type of equipment is approximately $4,600. Even in these difficult financial times, however, the FSS has been able to help sponsor many libraries in need.

Since the project's launch in 2005, eighteen local libraries have received assisting technology, they are:
 
Smithtown Public Library
Port Washington Public Library
East Meadow Public Library
Massapequa Public Library
South Huntington Public Library
Oceanside Public Library
Manhasset Public Library
Westbury Public Library
Great Neck Public Library
Commack Public Library
Hauppauge Public Library
Plainview Public Library
Old Bethpage Public Library
East Norwich Public Library
Island Trees Public Library
Bay Shore Brightwaters Public Library
Bellmore Public Library
Hampton Bays Public Library