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Friday, January 3rd, 2020The Talking Books Library member survey has been mailed out and is within your Talking Times LP Newsletter. To submit the paper version, fold and mail the survey to the return address on the back, postage free or fax the survey to 401-574-9320. TBL members or caregivers on behalf of members may also complete the […]
Traveling This Holiday Season?
Tuesday, December 24th, 2019Useful Travel Tips for the Blind and Visually Impaired Air travel can be stressful for just about anyone – particularly first-time fliers. While traveling with a disability does present additional challenges, that doesn’t stop many blind and visually impaired people from pursuing their dreams of traveling the world for pleasure or business. IBVI The […]
Blind Employment Barriers
Tuesday, December 10th, 2019Blind people have increased opportunities, but employers’ perceptions are still a barrier. Read the full article from The Conversation
Shopping for Those With Visual Impairments and Blindness
Wednesday, December 4th, 2019“Tactile games in braille like ‘Sorry’, large print cards, bingo, ‘Connect Four’, and audible balls that make noise for kids to play outside are great for kids who are blind and visually impaired.” Read the full article to get more ideas at Access Shop From Blind Works, article By Monica Manney, Syracuse. Spectrum News
Talking Times Newsletter and Member Survey
Monday, November 25th, 2019The Fall 2019 newsletter with member survey is now available in print. Members should respond to the survey by January 16th. Member opinions count to us! To submit the paper version, fold and mail the survey to the return address postage free or fax the survey to 401-574-9320. TBL members or caregivers on behalf of […]
History of Veterans’ Day – November 11, 2019
Friday, November 1st, 2019The history of Veterans’ Day dates back to the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when an armistice between Germany and the Allied nations came into effect, bringing an end to World War I. On November 11, 1919, Armistice Day was proclaimed by President Wilson and commemorated United States’ […]
App Lets Visually Impaired Explore Wonders of Woonsocket Museum
Thursday, October 24th, 2019The Museum of Work and Culture in Woonsocket, RI has found a way to make the museum more accessible to people with blindness or limited vision. The idea is simple: A user installs a smart-phone app, and when they need help seeing around them, they call the app and connect with an “agent,” a sighted […]
Dad Fired After Child Born with Severe Disability Can Sue Under the ADA
Wednesday, October 16th, 2019An employer can be held liable under the Americans with Disability Act if the disability of a relative was a determining factor in an adverse employment decision. Read the full article from Forbes Media at https://tinyurl.com/ADALaw
Mattel Releases a Braille Version of UNO
Wednesday, October 9th, 2019By Maddie Capron and Christina Zdanowicz, CNN The number of people who can now shout “Uno!” with their friends just got bigger — and more inclusive. Mattel announced Tuesday that fans of the game can now buy UNO Braille. With more than 7 million blind and low-vision people in the US, Mattel worked with the […]
Librarian Appreciation Day at Atria Bay Spring Village
Tuesday, October 1st, 2019On September 26, the Atria Bay Spring Village in Barrington, RI held a celebration for librarians who have positively impacted the lives of their residents. Alicia Waters, Regional Librarian, Talking Books Library as well as librarians from Barrington Public Library, Barrington schools and the East Providence Library were in attendance.
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