Mansfield Lions Club

The Mansfield Lions donate Computers to Library

April 4, 2003

The Mansfield Lions Club recently presented the Mansfield Public Library with two computers, as part of the Library's project to improve library services to people with disabilities, and in memory of past Lions President Joseph Pasquale. The donation is a part of the Mansfield Lions Sight First Campaign.

The Mansfield Library Board of Trustees purchased two new wheelchair accessible workstations in honor of Trustee Emeritus Vivian Sweet. In order to make these work stations more accessible, the Board purchased two 22" computer monitors, and the Mansfield Lions Club purchased two computers.

Large-print keyboards, purchased with federal LSTA grant funds, administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, complete the project.

One of the computers has JAWS, a software program that makes the internet, our online catalog, and word processing available to people who are blind. The other computer has MAGic, a software program for magnification for folks who are visually impaired. Both programs were purchased with grant funds, and the library staff will soon receive training in their use. Please call the library at 508-261-7380 if you need additional information.

Used eyeglasses and hearing aids can be donated to Lions collection boxes located at the Library, Post Office, and Hayden Optometrists on North Main. These eyeglasses and hearing aids are recycled and given to needy individuals throughout the world.

The Lions meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Tahana Restaurant. For information on joining the Mansfield Lions Club, please contact Joe Cutillo at 508-339-8403, or e-mail us at mansfieldlions@attbi.com . For more information visit the Mansfield Lions Club website at www.oocities.org/mansfieldlions