Programs
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Wednesday, August 20th, 2014On Friday, August 22 at 5 pm the Mystery Book Discussion Group of Accessible World will be talking about Deception Point by Dan Brown. Talking Books Plus members may download the title or if in hardcopy, reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. Talking Books Plus members who are […]
Join these Book Discussion Groups
Tuesday, August 19th, 2014Explore Accessible World sponsored by Helping Hands for the Blind and find three upcoming book discussion group offerings. Watch for TBP postings of TBP books soon to be discussed in the Mystery Book Discussion Group; Fiction, Old and New group; and Novel Ideas group.
Book Nook Discussion Aug 12
Monday, July 21st, 2014Fiction, Old and New will be discussing State of wonder DB73464 by Ann Patchett on August 12, 2014 9PM EST in the Book Nook. To join the online interactive book discussion program, visit Book Nook , a Talking Communities online conferencing site sponsored by Helping Hands for the Blind. For informatin to sign up for all Accessible World discussion lists and […]
Integrated Employment forums
Wednesday, May 14th, 2014Rhode Island College and the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities are hosting a series of public forums and workships in 2014 focused on promoting a comprehensive approach to transition and integrated employment. The third in the series will be held June 19 & 20, 2014. To register for the workshop: Implementing the Discovery Process and […]
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities workshop
Wednesday, March 26th, 2014The Department of Health is inviting you to one of the six FREE workshops on Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities. Please note on May 6th the workshop will be offered in Spanish. Due to limited space, a pre-registration is required. For additional information, questions or concerns, please contact Carmen Boucher at 401.222.5926. Requests for special […]
National Education Association Read Across America
Monday, February 24th, 2014The National Education Association’s event, 2014 Read Across America Day is Monday, March 3rd. Talking Books Plus members can request the book, Cat in the Hat, in audio format (DB033062.) Talking Books Plus has 21 other titles by Dr. Seuss. Read them all! Schools as well as individuals may be eligible for Talking Books Plus […]
2014 Kids Reading Across RI
Friday, February 21st, 2014I am very pleased to announce that Kids Reading Across RI is holding its kickoff event for the 2014 book, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library at the State House in Providence on Saturday, May 31, 2014. The author of the book, Chris Grabenstein, will be present. Get your free copy of the book at this […]
2014 Reading Across Rhode Island
Thursday, February 20th, 2014Read more about the 2014 Reading Across Rhode Island program and join in the group events. The 2014 RARI book is Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan (DB075599). Several of the resource books in this program are also available to Talking Books Plus members in talking book format from Talking Books Plus. Email tbplus@olis.ri.gov or call us […]
NFB Scholarships
Tuesday, February 4th, 2014The National Federation of the Blind is offering merit scholarships up to $12,000. For complete rules, requirements and the application form, visit the 2014 Scholarship Program website. Application deadline is March 31, 2014. Direct questions by email to Patti Chang, Esq. at scholarships@nfb.org.
Deaf Blind Equipment
Wednesday, November 6th, 2013The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) supports Perkins School for the Blind as the local iCanConnect program. This program distributes equipment to low-income individuals who are deaf-blind. Equipment provided is to enable access to telephone, advanced communications, and information services. For the application, email: jerry.berrier@perkins.org and telephone 800-825-4595.
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