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April 29, 2019

Kent District Library in Michigan Launches MagnusCards

Kent District Library was the first library in the United States of America to introduce MagnusCards®, a new initiative to assist autistic or neurodiverse patrons. MagnusCards leverages technology to empower and aid people as they engage in a variety of everyday activities, offering digital “Card Decks” that provide step-by-step instructions to walk the user through a variety of activities. KDL’s customized cards offer five different Card Decks to help individuals check out materials at the library and utilize other services. 

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ABC News (WZZM): https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/kent-district-library-first-in-country-to-introduce-system-for-cognitively-impaired/69-ecdd557f-1e97-4ca8-a91e-eb4d3ba56463

Kent District Library: https://www.kdl.org/blog/kent-district-library-unveils-creative-technology-patrons-special-needs