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Friday, November 14th, 2014On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, Hadley School for the Blind presented the seminar, The Value of Braille in the Educational Toolbox. Braille can be used to increase efficiency both in and out of the classroom Would you like to learn how braille tools can be used efficiently with mainstream devices such as PC’s, MAC’s, tablets, […]
Quarterly issue of Ladies’ Home Journal
Monday, November 10th, 2014For Talking Books Plus members who subscribe or want to subscribe to Ladies’ Home Journal, here are some changes you will want to be aware of. From NLS – Ladies’ Home Journal is no longer published in a monthly print edition. The publisher said in April that the magazine would continue this fall in a […]
October 2014 Bestseller List
Friday, November 7th, 2014The October 2014 Bestsellers List has been posted. This report is compiled monthly by NLS. It 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 or […]
Commission on Disabilities Internships
Thursday, November 6th, 2014Governor’s Commission on Disabilities announces the Spring 2015 Fellowships for college students with disabilities, from minority groups, and those enrolled in a course of study in education or human services for persons with disabilities. Enrolled college students who have completed at least 3 semesters may apply. For more information about eligibility, how to apply, deadlines, […]
Severe hearing problem listening to books
Monday, November 3rd, 2014If you are a member of talking books with a severe hearing problem and have trouble hearing a book with headphones and the player set at maximum volume, try slowing down the speed of the player by one or two clicks for better hearing. This suggestion came from William Graczyk at the Wisconsin Talking book and Braille Library.
Currency Reader post card
Friday, October 31st, 2014On behalf of RI Talking Books Plus, Perkins Library sent our members a post card about the Free Currency Reader Program. RI Talking Books Plus members should request a FREE currency reader by contacting Talking Books Plus directly at 401-574-9310. Talking Books Plus as well as Perkins Library are partnering with the National Library Service for […]
NFB of RI hosts Conf Line Info Session
Friday, October 24th, 2014FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Grace Pires, President National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island (401) 433-2606 info@nfbri.org National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island Hosts Informational Session via conference line Call and tell a friend about it! As part of our efforts to build the Federation we will hold a conference call on […]
Yankee Sept issue defective
Friday, October 24th, 2014Talking Books Plus has been made aware of the problem with the September issue of Yankee magazine in digital format. Perkins Library who provides the digital version for Rhode Island Talking Books Plus members said they are working to fix it. Perkins says the fixed version will be sent out to everyone with the next issue as a double issue, […]
Verizon Wireless National Accessibility Customer Service
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014An announcement by Paul Macchia says, “on October 15, Verizon Wireless unveiled the National Accessibility Customer Service (NACS). Designed to support people with special needs and requirements, the Charleston, South Carolina-based center will be staffed with approximately 200 dedicated representatives to address individual mobile needs – whether it is providing guidance on device selection, technical support […]
Favorite Private Investigator Novels
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014Taken from a Severn House article, private investigator writer, Russel D. McLean lists his favorite novels in the private investigator genre. He says these books “influenced my own writing or that I’ve just flat out loved. I can’t pick just one favorite – they’re all absolutely brilliant books.” Talking Books Plus has the following titles […]
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