Archive for September, 2013
Affordable Care Act
Monday, September 30th, 2013Rhode Islanders who want information about the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) should visit HealthSourceRI.com, the state-based health insurance marketplace. HealthSourceRI is the most direct source for local health care resources and support. On the HealthSourceRI website you can sign up for a free newsletter to learn about free resources and get the […]
Firmware version of digital player
Wednesday, September 18th, 2013If a member is having trouble playing a book or magazine or using the bookshelf mode, check the firmware version of the player. Then call Talking Books Plus (401-574-9310) with the information for correction or further troubleshooting. Firmware version 2.1.0 has a bookshelf feature that allows the user to place more than one book on […]
Resetting User Profile on Digital Player
Wednesday, September 18th, 2013If a Talking Books Plus member has a problem with their digital player, one of the diagnostics to apply is resetting the member user profile on the player. In other words, this process is how you create a new user profile. It is like rebooting your computer. Note that all bookmarks get erased in the […]
Boston Abilities Expo Sept 20 to 22
Tuesday, September 10th, 2013Perkins School for the Blind will be one of the 150 exhibitors demonstrating new products and services designed to increase independence of people with limited visual and physical abilities at the Boston Abilities Expo Friday, September 20th to Sunday, September 22nd. The expo is FREE! For more information and to register online for priority access […]
August 2013 Bestsellers List
Tuesday, September 10th, 2013The bestseller report compiled monthly by NLS (National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped) 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 […]