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Thursday, June 16th, 2022We have some brand new books in audio! Great news for our braille readers, two of these titles are also available in braille and BRF (braille ready file). All of our audio books will play in the talking book machines provided by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS). If you’re […]
Emojication: Know your Emoji
Tuesday, April 19th, 2022From: Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library in New York Wednesday April 20, 6:00 – 7:30 PM Eastern Join us for a lively discussion about emoji: what they mean, how they evolve over time, and how blind and low-vision people can understand and use them with confidence. This event will take place online. Register […]
NLS BARD Support: BARD Mobile iOS
Friday, April 15th, 2022NLS is pleased to announce the release of version 1.4.3 of the BARD Mobile iOS app, which supports iOS versions 11–15. BARD Mobile iOS 1.4.3 includes: support for iOS 15 and iPad OS15 ability to sort and search the app’s Wish list and Previous Downloads, additional ways to subscribe to books and magazines, ability to […]
New Version BARD Mobile Android App
Thursday, February 24th, 2022NLS is pleased to announce the release of version 1.4 of the BARD Mobile Android app, which allows patrons using Android devices running operating systems 7 through 11 to read contracted braille with supported refreshable braille displays via the BrailleBack app from the Google Play store. Supported displays are listed in the description of the […]
Talking Books Topics Catalog
Tuesday, November 30th, 2021NLS has received word from the printer that the large-print edition of Talking Book Topics (TBT) for November–December 2021 will be delayed because of supply-chain issues. As of now, the printer expects to have the magazines shipped by Wednesday, December 15, which will be in the midst of the holiday mailing rush. You may view […]
Free Technology Fair for People with Visual Impairments
Monday, November 22nd, 2021Premier Technology Fair for People with Visual Impairments You’re invited to join AdaptiVision at a free Virtual Technology Fair on November 23rd, hosted by The Carroll Center for the Blind. The event will include presentations and exhibits to help people with blindness or low vision find the products and services they need to live as […]
Mental Health Services for Service Members and Veterans from NAMI
Friday, November 12th, 2021From the National Alliance on Mental Illness “We are excited to announce the launch of NAMI Homefront Mental Health Resources for Military Service Members, Veterans and Their Families, a free online suite of resources designed to increase understanding, communication, wellness and advocacy skills. When NAMI Homefront was launched in 2014, the program was intended to address the […]
Xavier Society for the Blind
Monday, September 20th, 2021Xavier Society for the Blind provides religious, spiritual, and inspirational reading materials in braille and audio to blind and visually impaired individuals worldwide free of charge thanks to the generous support of their donors. For more information go to the Xavier Society for the Blind website.
Download From BARD: Tutorials
Friday, September 10th, 2021If you don’t have BARD and would like to see how it’s done, you can watch the YouTube videos provided by NLS that demonstrate the process and how easy it is to download books. NLS YouTube Videos Introduction – Downloading Books from BARD Download Books from BARD with NLS eReader HumanWare BARD Mobile Navigate an […]
Improved Search for Foreign Language Materials in BARD
Monday, August 30th, 2021NLS has deployed new and improved tools to search BARD for titles in languages other than English. The new search tools will give patrons the ability to specify one or more default search languages and also limit search results by language. These updates will make it easier for patrons to find books in the languages […]
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