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Tuesday, November 25th, 2014On Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 9 pm, the Fiction Old and New discussion group will be talking about Deep Down True by Juliette Fay. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. Talking Books Plus members who […]
Braille tools with PCs, MACs, tablets and smartphones
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Special Program Series on WWII
Monday, October 20th, 2014On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 9 pm Eastern Time, Accessible World’s Special Program Series is presented by Ira Fistell, author of Leyte Gulf, The Last Great Navel Battle of World War IIl. Access this program via the telephone only. Call (605) 475-3220. Access code: 1053921 followed by the # key. Come into the phone center […]
Science Fiction book discussion Nov 6th
Thursday, October 16th, 2014On Thursday, November 6 at 9 pm the Science Fiction club discussion group of Accessible World will be talking about 2312 by Kim Stanely Robinson. Talking Books Plus members may download the title or if in hardcopy, reserve an audio copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. Talking […]
Fiction, Old and New book discussion Nov 11
Thursday, October 16th, 2014On Tuesday, November 11 at 9:00 pm the Fiction, Old and New discussion group will be talking about Pearl of China: a novel by Anchee Min. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. Talking Books Plus members who are not already BARD […]
Fall Classic book discussion Nov 13
Wednesday, October 15th, 2014Fall Classic discusses The Adventures of Huckleberry Fin on Thursday, November 13, 2014 in the Book Nook. For the exact time, contact Nolan.crabb@gmail.com. Accessible World is sponsored by Helping Hands for the Blind. Read DB43591. Book Description: A comprehensive edition of Twain’s 1885 tale about a boy who runs away from home and floats down the […]
A Journey Through History book review Nov. 4
Friday, October 10th, 2014ACCESSIBLE WORLD Presents A JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY on November 4, 2014 9:00 PM EST. The group is reviewing ’EMPRESS DOWAGER CIXI: the concubine who launched modern china by Jung Chang. DB77768 NLS Annotation- Author of Mao (DB 61346) and Wild Swans (DB 34458) portrays the life of Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908). Chronicles her selection as concubine, […]
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