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Archive for January, 2012

Tax Forms in Braille and Text Format

Monday, January 30th, 2012

The accessible IRS tax forms are available in braille and text formats. Call the Rhode Island Office for more information.

Reading Across RI Caleb's Crossing Downloadable

Monday, January 30th, 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 […]

NFB Newsline Contact

Tuesday, January 24th, 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.

2012 Calendars

Friday, January 13th, 2012

2012 Calendars in braille, print/braille or large print are available from several organizations. The list provides cost as well.

INSIGHT Early Intervention Services

Thursday, January 12th, 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 infants, kids and teens.

December 2011 Bestseller List

Thursday, January 12th, 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 […]