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Archive for August, 2010

RI Assistive Technology Conference in November

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Rhode Island’s only conference dedicated to assistive technologies for people with disabilities will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2010. The RI Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP) and TechACCESS of RI are hosting the ATAP  Annual Assistive Technology Conference at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, Rhode Island. Children and adults with disabilities, families, occupational therapists, physical therapists, educators, social service providers, […]

July 2010 Bestseller List

Friday, August 13th, 2010

The July 2010 Bestseller List  has been posted. The bestseller report compiled monthly by 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. […]

Carrying Case for Digital Machine

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

A digital talking book machine case is sold by Executive Products, Inc. The Executive NLS/BPH case has been designed to enable the user to easily utilize all keys, ports and accesses while on the unit. The unit can be carried on a comfortable shoulder strap or a hand carry strap. Visit their site for more […]

Playback: From the Victrola to MP3

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Now that many of Rhode Island’s Talking Book Plus members are enjoying the digital talking book machine, the title, Playback: From the Victrola to MP3, One Hundred Years of Music, Machines, and Money may be of interest to our readers. The title is available in digital as well as cassette format. DB/RC058582. Below is the description of […]