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Tuesday, June 1st, 2021BARD Express 2.5.54.16 [2.5.54.16] will be released the week of May 31st. This version will be supported by Windows 8.1 through 10.X operating systems. Screen readers supporting this latest update of BARD Express are JAWS for Windows 2018 to the most current version and NVDA 2017.1 to the most current version.
BARD Mobile Android New Release
Friday, May 7th, 2021NLS has released version 1.3.1 (build 49) of BARD Mobile Android, which supports Android 7 through Android 11. This new version includes configurable visual contrast settings. BARD Mobile Android users can adjust their screen contrast by selecting Settings then Contrast. There are four different high-contrast settings in black, white, and yellow. These are in addition to […]
IN-SIGHT Radio
Friday, January 8th, 2021“IN-SIGHT Radio is a unique radio reading service that provides the daily reading of local and national newspapers, magazines, books, and other printed materials of interest to our listeners. We currently broadcast twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. We broadcast the reading of the Providence Journal, a dozen other local newspapers as well […]
Rhode Island Memory Cafes
Tuesday, December 8th, 2020Excellent Healthcare Support Opportunities in Cranston A Memory Café is an opportunity for individuals with all forms of memory loss, and their care partners, to meet others with similar concerns, socialize, learn new skills and support each other as they travel their own path with dementia. One of the most difficult parts of advancing neurocognitive […]
Braille Calendars
Wednesday, November 25th, 2020If you would like a braille calendar, you may order them by sending an email to the American Action Fund at CommunityRelations@actionfund.org . If you do not have access to email, and would like a calendar, you may call the Talking Books Library (401)574-9310 with your request. We will gladly request a calendar(s) for you to be […]
100+Free Virtual Events for Veterans Month
Wednesday, November 4th, 2020The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is offering over 100 free events this month to celebrate Veterans Day. Sign-up for newsletter to receive updates about programs and resources for veterans.
NFB Newsline: Free Audio News Service
Thursday, October 8th, 2020NFB-NEWSLINE is a free audio news service for anyone who is blind, low-vision, deafblind, or otherwise print-disabled that offers access to more than 500 publications, emergency weather alerts, job listings, and more. How to Sign Up for NFB-NEWSLINE Please email the Talking Books Library at talking.books@olis.ri.gov or download and mail an Application to Department of Human Services/Office of Rehabilitation […]
Braille Calendars
Thursday, August 27th, 2020If you would like a braille calendar, you may order them by sending an email to the American Action Fund at CommunityRelations@actionfund.org . If you do not have access to email, and would like a calendar, you may call (401)574-9310 with your request. Members of the Talking Books Library program already have their address information in our […]
Get BARD Now to Download Books
Friday, March 27th, 2020If you are already a member of the Talking Books Library, you can easily sign up for a BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) account to download books from the internet. You can email the Talking Books Library at talking.books@olis.ri.gov to request a BARD account or you may apply online at NLS BARD. Your email address […]
Music Is for Everyone
Wednesday, January 29th, 2020Did you know that the National Library Service, NLS provides free scores, instruction and music appreciation in braille, large print and audio? People who are blind, have a visual impairment or physical disability can borrow music scores, books about music, and instructional recordings from the NLS Music Section. All materials are sent postage-free mail or […]
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