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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012Now that Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks is downloadable from BARD at Talking Books Plus, consider joining the following Upcoming Reading Across Rhode Island events associated with the book.
NFB Newsline Contact
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012If you are interested in receiving the NFB- Newsline or have questions, contact Rob Pires from the RI Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. His phone is 222-2300 extension 325.
INSIGHT Early Intervention Services
Thursday, January 12th, 2012INSIGHT, a RI organization that serves the needs of Rhode Island’s blind and visually-impaired population, has established early intervention services and new programs for infants, kids and teens.
E READERS FOR ALL AGES
Friday, December 9th, 2011Gloria Stuart, Assistive Technology Consultant at TechACCESS of RI did a spectacular job of explaining various nuances of popular E Readers at the 2011 Assistive Technology Conference held November 30, 2011 in Warwick, RI. If you missed the conference, it is usually held annually. Most likely, you’ll get a chance to experience it next year. Talking Books Plus exhibits at […]
Assistive Technology Conference
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011Come visit the Talking Books Plus table at the ATAP Annual Assistive Technology Conference on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, Rhode Island. We will be demonstrating our latest digital equipment and digital talking book cartridges from our collection. Meet the staff who answer the phone fielding your questions and pick up […]
In honor of Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011NLS Press Release. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) of the Library of Congress announces its program with military hospitals and rehabilitation centers to distribute digital talking-book players to service members who can no longer read or handle printed materials. These facilities will be provided with new digital playback equipment […]
Lives Worth Living Oct 27
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011LIVES WORTH LIVING premieres on the PBS series INDEPENDENT LENS Thursday, October 27 at 10 PM during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. From: Tari Hartman Squire, CEO, EIN SOF Communications, Inc. Rarely in the history of media has a documentary captured the authentic voices of disability leaders as they reframe the debate on the disability […]
2011 ATAP Conference
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011The 2011 ATAP Assistive Technology Conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick on November 30, 2011. Presentations at the conference include Universal Design for Learning, technology integration in the classroom, white board technology, e Readers, iPads, technology for the Hard of Hearing at home and at work, and visual learning software for students with ASD. Registration is […]
June is Audio Book Month
Monday, June 13th, 2011Audio Publishers Association (APA) posted the following facts about the audiobook industry. Audiobook Industry Facts: June is Audiobook Month In a recent consumer survey, the Audio Publishers Association learned that 25% of Americans had listened to an audiobook in the last year. Audiobook listeners are avid readers who use audiobooks as a way of enjoying […]
Reading Across RI on WHJJ
Friday, March 18th, 2011Reading Across RI events This Weekend: Listen in on Saturday morning to Reading with Robin, featuring RI Center for the Book members discussing The Unforgiving Minute and other Center for the Book activities 7 am, 920 AM – WHJJ . Call in with your burning questions: 1-866-920-WHJJ . Living Literature presents The Unforgiving Minute […]
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