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Monday, September 19th, 2011An audio version of The Economist is now available for download through the BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) system. The Economist is made available by the permission of The Economist Newspaper Limited. This version contains the full contents of the print edition and is recorded by professional broadcasters. The Economist will not be offered in […]
Learning Ally membership discount extended
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011Update on Learning Ally (formerly RFB&D) membership. Join or renew your membership with Learning Ally on or before September 18 and pay only $79.
InfoEyes Librarians Can Help
Friday, August 19th, 2011InfoEyes is a cooperative project in which talking book librarians from eight states, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Maine, Massachusetts Tennessee, Washington and the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, work together to respond to patrons’ questions over the Internet. InfoEyes assists a diverse population, including students, teachers, parents who are helping children […]
June 2011 Bestseller List
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011Check out the June 2011 Bestsellers List of talking books available through Talking Books Plus. The bestseller list compiled monthly by NLS 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 list when they appear on one of the bestseller lists for a month […]
Weekly Book Reviews K-12
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011Librarians and parent check this out. On March 1st, the Mackin Books in Bloom blog went live. Launched by Mackin Educational Resources, the blog features selected books for K-12. In the blog, Librarian bloggers explain what makes each selected book high quality and why students are likely to enjoy the book. Each month, the blog aims to […]
White House Accessibility Initiatives
Friday, May 6th, 2011Obama’s executive order is “recruitment, advancement, and retention of employees with disabilities.” His administration has made the federal government the leading employer of people with disabilities. For more information, visit the White House website on disability issues.
Learning Ally (RFBD)
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011Learning Ally, formerly Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, a national nonprofit since 1948 provides equal learning opportunities for all. Individuals with visual and learning disabilities are helped to overcome reading obstacles in achieving academic and personal success. Membership is free for students. Considered the nation’s largest library of downloadable audiobooks, Learning Ally offers more than […]
Student Scholarships
Friday, February 4th, 2011NFB (National Federation for the Blind) annually offers blind college students in the United States and Puerto Rico a chance to be awarded one of 30 national scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $12,000. For more information, visit the NFB website. This year’s deadline for applying is March 31, 2011. The Mouse Hole Scholarship Program founded by […]
Blind Mice Movie Vault
Friday, February 4th, 2011Need a good audio movie with description to listen to while snow bound this winter? A Talking Books Plus member suggested Blind Mice Movies. The DVS Audio Movies are in mp3 format and can be downloaded for free. The movies have been uploaded to SendSpace.com and are ready for download. Register for a free account and get […]
Access Mini-Grants
Friday, February 4th, 2011The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College announces the 2011 Sherlock Center AAA (Access for All Abilities) mini-grants. Applicants must be organizations and businesses offering social, recreational, leisure and cultural actitivities in RI communities. The application is available on the Sherlock Center website or call (401) 456-8072 .
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