[Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question

[Kristin Williams]

Do you have any kind of home-bound services?  I might point her that
direction.  I'm not sure that turning off the wifi is a reasonable
accommodation, at least, it wouldn't be at my library. 

 

 

Kristin Williams, MLS

Library Director

Athena Public Library

418 Main St

Athena, OR 97813

541-566-2470

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From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf
Of Kari May
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:50 PM
To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
Subject: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question

 

We have a patron with the following request:

 

I suffer from a condition called Electro Hypersensitivity, also called
microwave sickness. Many others also suffer from this condition (Alan
DeBoer's wife is one). When in the presence of a strong wifi signal, my
symptoms of ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and headaches worsen.

 

I am requesting there are days and times when wifi is turned off for people
like me. I LOVE reading and have checked out many books from the library.

 

Have any of you encountered similar requests? How would you handle this
situation?

 

Kari May

Library Director

Jackson County Library Services

205 S. Central Ave. Medford, OR 97501

541-774-6401



 

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