Archive for October, 2016
Talking Books Topics on Digital Cartridge
Monday, October 31st, 2016The National Library Service mailing for Talking Books Topics on Digital Cartridge is changing. The mailing container has the return address printed on a label affixed to the container, so there is no need to insert or flip a mailing card when you return the cartridge. Simply return the cartridge in the mailing container. The […]
i Can Connect National Program
Friday, October 21st, 2016The goal of this program is to get technology into the hands of Americans with combined hearing and vision loss, so they can connect with family, friends and community. The program provides braille devices, computers, mobile devices, phones, and signalers to eligible individuals. To find out if you qualify, call 1-800-825-4595/TTY 1-888-320-2656 or connect to […]
2017 NFB Scholarship Program Begins November 1st 2016
Friday, October 14th, 2016The National Federation of the Blind will announce its 2017 Scholarship program beginning on November 1, 2016. There is the ” Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship ” for $12,000 plus several additional scholarships worth over $112,000 for blind high school seniors through graduate school students. The applications process begins November 1, 2016 with a deadline of March 31, 2017. […]
Be Prepared to Vote on November 8th, 2016
Wednesday, October 5th, 2016The RI Secretary of State has all the information you will need to be prepared to vote at your local polling station. If you have vision loss or physical challenges refer to the information on their website.