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Thursday, February 23rd, 2012A librarian from Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped says “one of the best resources for a new user of the iPhone and VoiceOver is the book written by Anna Dresner and Dean Martineau, called Getting Started with the iPhone. It’s available from National Braille Press in electronic text and Braille.”
Audio Magazine List Update
Monday, February 13th, 2012An outdated version of the audio magazine list was published in the November–December 2011 and January–February 2012 issues of Talking Book Topics. National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused our readers. Open the updated magazine list as either a text file or a pdf version.
Facebook for the Blind
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012Ever wonder how to use Facebook. There are 2 sites that help those who don’t have a clue or have a screen reader and need some help. One site is on Facebook and the other, keystrokes for getting around on Facebook , was found by way of a talkng books librarian’s listserv. Be sure to check out […]
Tax Forms in Braille and Text Format
Monday, January 30th, 2012The accessible IRS tax forms are available in braille and text formats. Call the Rhode Island Office for more information.
2012 Calendars
Friday, January 13th, 20122012 Calendars in braille, print/braille or large print are available from several organizations. The list provides cost as well.
Rhode Island Materials Access Center
Friday, December 9th, 2011The RI Materials Access Center (RIMAC) provides accessible instructional materials for students with print disabilities. RIMAC works with districts to request texts from the National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC). NIMAC downloads NIMAS (National Instructional Materials Access Center)-conformant files and converts them to the required student ready format. Visit the Rhode Island Materials Access Center website @ […]
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 […]
Special Needs Emergency Registry
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011Recently, Mother Nature reminded us again that she can be unpredictable. Severe weather can cause challenges for Rhode Islanders who have special healthcare needs. We want to make sure that everyone knows about the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry (RISNER). The Registry is a joint effort of the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) […]
Blind Babies Website
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011WonderBaby parents provide much of the website’s content. They are not just passive observers or consumers of information; many site users comment on articles, answer questions in the Q&A forum, and share hyperlinks to net resources. Some submit original articles. It’s in this sharing that WonderBaby earns much of its authenticity. (excerpted from Perkins School […]
Audio Bibles
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011Talking Books Plus loans the Holy Bible in the King James Version read by Alex Scourby. Download or order DB068777 from the collection. Free Audio Bibles are available from Audio Bibles for the Blind. Send a blank cartridge and this organization will load it with the language/version of your choice and return the cartridge to […]
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