Tax Forms in Braille and Text Format
By Ann | January 30, 2012
The accessible IRS tax forms are available in braille and text formats. Call the Rhode Island Office for more information.
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Reading Across RI Caleb's Crossing Downloadable
By Ann | January 30, 2012
Read Caleb’s Crossing and join the Reading Across Rhode Island events that are taking place in public libraries throughout the state.
The historical novel, Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks is downloadable from BARD, a service for Talking Books Plus members. The recording is by Mitzi Friedlander. Reading time is 12 hours 44 minutes. Download Caleb’s Crossing, DB73473.
Book Annotation: Bethia Mayfield secretly befriends Caleb, a Martha’s Vineyard Wampanoag Indian. After smallpox kills Caleb’s family, Bethia’s minister father takes him in to be educated. Bethia follows Caleb and her brother Makepeace to Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1660 as an indentured servant while the boys prepare to attend Harvard College. Bestseller. 2011.
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NFB Newsline Contact
By Ann | January 24, 2012
If you are interested in receiving the NFB- Newsline or have questions, contact Rob Pires from the RI Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. His phone is 222-2300 extension 325.
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2012 Calendars
By Ann | January 13, 2012
2012 Calendars in braille, print/braille or large print are available from several organizations. The list provides cost as well.
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INSIGHT Early Intervention Services
By Ann | January 12, 2012
INSIGHT, a RI organization that serves the needs of Rhode Island’s blind and visually-impaired population, has established early intervention services and new programs for kids and teens.
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December 2011 Bestseller List
By Ann | January 12, 2012
The December 2011 Bestseller List is online now.
The bestseller report compiled monthly by National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) combines information taken from the bestseller lists of the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. Bestsellers are included in the report when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month or more. Once a title appears in the report with an NLS number, it will not appear on future reports.
The acronyms used for newspapers and book clubs in the NLS bestseller report are:
Code Source
LAT Los Angeles Times
NYT New York Times
WP Washington Post
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Arm Chair Travelling
By Ann | December 21, 2011
Nancy Boucher, Reader Advisor at the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center created the “Arm Chair Travelling When It is COLD Outside” reading list. These books are available through the Rhode Island Talking Books Plus library. This list was made available through the Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Reader Advisors (lbphra) listserv moderated by Patrice Johnson.
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RC Titles Withdrawal Schedule
By Ann | December 19, 2011
The National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) of which Talking Books Plus in Rhode Island is affiliated as a network library announced that “2012 marks the begining of the withdrawal of the RC collections from network libraries. NLS is working toward a reduction and eventual withdrawal of the RC collections from network libraries by mid-2015.” The digital talking books collection will continue to grow and remain available for loan by download or through the mail throughout this process. Eligibile individuals have free loan of the digital player.
The free blank cartridge and cable are given to Talking Books Plus members who sign up for download service. The download service called BARD is 24/7 . Downloadable digital talking books in the collection are always available. Members are never put on a waiting list. Download is as fast as the computer and server used.
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Youth Holiday Talking Books
By Ann | December 15, 2011
The 2011 Winter Holiday Bibliography is posted on the Talking Books Plus webpage. This booklist was compiled by Wolfner Library Youth Services. Wolfner Library is the National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped network library in Missouri. Talking Books Plus is the network library in Rhode Island. Happy Holiday reading!
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Inspirational Dog Stories
By Ann | December 12, 2011
I discovered links to these titles at the end of Robin Kall’s article about Caleb’s Crossing in Go Local Prov Lifestyle. Robin is also Co- chair of the May 5, 2012 breakfast that is celebrating the 2012 Reading Across RI book, Caleb’s Crossing.
The following title is in the Talking Books Plus collection -
A Good Dog – The Story of Orson Who Changed My Life by Jon Katz DB63830
The other titles are not in the Talking Books Plus collection. However, audio versions are available.
Following Atticus – Forty Eight High Peaks, One Little Dog, and an Extraordinary Friendship by Tom Ryan. I’ve heard that the audio version is worth listenting to as the author is the narrator. Amazon gave this book 5 stars.
All 5 books are listed in Related Articles, Well-Read: 5 Great Books for Dog Lovers.
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