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Thursday, August 6th, 2015The Bestsellers: July 2015 list has been posted. This bestsellers list compiled monthly by the 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 NLS Network Documents list when they appear on one […]
April June 2015 News from LC NLS
Thursday, August 6th, 2015The April-June 2015, Vol. 47, No.2 issue of News from the Library of Congress (LC) National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) has been published. In this issue: BARD Mobile for Android, Overseas libraries, Wisconsin braille games, and Blind chef opens restaurant.
ADA 25th Testimonial Event
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015In a panel event full of great testimonials, it was said that the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) role is to lead in the achievement of “connectedness” and “employment” for people with disabilities. Employment should be achieved through diverse and open networks and opportunities. The agency wants to “export those ideas,” to make them a priority and do whatever they need to do to […]
Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015From FEMA- The Ad Council and the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have launched a new public service advertisement (PSA) to raise awareness about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. While the PSA targets all communities, We Prepare Every Day is the first in a series of videos that aim […]
BEP has Mobile Apps
Friday, July 31st, 2015The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has currency identification mobile apps developed on the iOS and Android platforms. EyeNote version 2.0 developed by BEP was built on the Apple iOS platform and is downloadable from the Apple App Store. This app utilizes VoiceOver. IDEAL Currency Identifier developed by the Dept of Education in collaboration with BEP […]
Still Alice Movie Tie-In
Tuesday, July 28th, 2015Want to read a book made into a movie? Have you read Still Alice? Talking Books Plus (TBP) has the audio version of this bestseller book that was made into a movie. This novel written by Lisa Genova is narrated by Annie Wauters in the audio version from the National Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS). The book length is 8 […]
Novel Ideas Book Discussion Aug 21
Tuesday, July 28th, 2015On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 9 pm the Novel Ideas Discussion Group will be talking about Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler. Talking Books Plus (TBP) members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. TBP members who are not already BARD members may sign up […]
Talking Book Topics July August 2015
Tuesday, July 28th, 2015The July-August 2015 issue of the Talking Book Topics book catalog published by the National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) is available online. RI Talking Books Plus (TBP) members may order these books through the TBP online Catalog or request titles from TBP by olis.tbp@olis.ri.gov or phone (401.574.9310) or mail requests to: Talking Books Plus, One Capitol […]
Mystery Book Discussion Aug 23
Tuesday, July 28th, 2015On Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 5 pm the Mystery Book Discussion group will be talking about The rosary girls: a novel by Richard Montanari. Talking Books Plus (TBP) members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. TBP members who are not already BARD […]
Go Set a Watchman in Hardcopy
Friday, July 24th, 2015NLS (National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped) is recording the book, Go set a watchman by Harper Lee. Expected release date of the audio digital version (DB81896) is late August 2015. The web Braille version (BRE00097) is currently available on BARD (Braille Audio Reading Download) and the Braille hardcopy version (BR20919) is posted in […]
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