Archive for May, 2014
Maya Angelou Booklist
Friday, May 30th, 2014In celebration of Maya Angelou’s life and her vast literary contributions, Talking Books Plus is proud to share a list of Maya Angelou’s books that are available through the RI Talking Books Plus library. This list was compiled by Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library.
Memorial Day Grillin and Chillin Booklist
Thursday, May 22nd, 2014If you are a BARD member, there’s a Grillin’ & Chillin’ Booklist of titles to download just in time for the holiday weekend. Let’s hope the weather is good and you can use those cookbook recipes outside. Enjoy!
Integrated Employment forums
Wednesday, May 14th, 2014Rhode Island College and the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities are hosting a series of public forums and workships in 2014 focused on promoting a comprehensive approach to transition and integrated employment. The third in the series will be held June 19 & 20, 2014. To register for the workshop: Implementing the Discovery Process and […]
Books About Blindness for Children and Young People
Thursday, May 8th, 2014From the MUSEUM of the AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE for the BLIND is a list of Books About Blindnes for Children and Young People. Also, The Pirate of Kindergarten by George Ella Lyon is another book that speaks to understanding differences among people with vision issues. These books come as suggestions from Librarians who subscribe to […]
New SHELF Titles May 2 2014
Thursday, May 8th, 2014The Talking Books Plus online catalog, also referred to as the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog), is a searchable database of titles recorded and provided by NLS ( National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.) This online catalog now includes the SHELF (Shared Electronic File) collection to provide even more offerings for our members. The downloadable titles […]