ADA Compliance

Services The Winnebago Public Library partners with Office of the Illinois Secretary of State and Illinois State Library to offer services for the Talking Book and Braille Service. The Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS) provides audio and braille library service via mail or digital download to any Illinois resident who is unable to read standard print material due to a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability. (TBBS Fact Sheet) To apply to TBBS: Directions and Form TBBS Website: Link

The Winnebago Public Library strives to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, hereinafter referred to as the ADA, within all areas of the library and library services.

Wheelchair and Motorized Wheelchair are available!

Work Resources

Veteran Links Illinois Veterans History Project The Illinois Veterans History Project was launched by Secretary of State Jesse White to create a permanent record of the names and stories of Illinois war veterans and civilians who served our state and country during war, so that their contributions will not be forgotten. https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/public/veteransproject.html Brochure (download) YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ilveteransproject Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs The mission of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal state and local resources and benefits; by providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes; and by partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. https://www2.illinois.gov/veterans/pages/default.aspx Library of Congress Veterans History Project Website The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. http://www.loc.gov/vets/ More Information (download) Federal Benefits: https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book.asp Veterans Apply for Health care: https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/ Women Veteran Alliance: http://www.womenveteransalliance.org/ Social Security Benefits for disabled military personnel and their family members: https://www.ssa.gov/people/veterans/ Citizenship for Veterans: https://www.uscis.gov/military