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Thursday, April 4th, 2019“Xavier Society for the Blind is pleased to announce that our conversion to digital talking book format is now complete and we have added some popular titles on cartridge to our library! These books can be played on the talking book machines provided by the National Library Service. With an existing catalog of over 1,500 […]
Travel and Recreation for the Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled
Tuesday, January 29th, 2019The National Library Service (NLS) has a new guide that you may be interested in when planning to travel. “Travel and Recreation for the Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled provides information for people with mobility and sensory disabilities who wish to travel.”
Reader’s Digest Now Available Through NLS
Thursday, October 25th, 2018The National Library Service (NLS) is pleased to announce the addition of Reader’s Digest to its selection of audio magazines, beginning with the November 2018 issue. Issues of the magazine will be available to patrons through BARD and, via subscription, on cartridge. Please email the Talking Books Library at talking.books@olis.ri.gov or call (401)574-9310 if you […]
More Than One Book on a Cartridge- Use Bookshelf Mode
Tuesday, September 4th, 2018If you have downloaded more than one (1) book to a cartridge and are having problems advancing to, or accessing the next book, follow the Bookshelf instructions provided below. http://www.olis.ri.gov/tbl/resources/bookshelf.php
NLS Free Music Library Service
Thursday, August 30th, 2018The National Library Service provides free music materials that are circulated directly to patrons from the NLS headquarters in Washington, D.C. The NLS music collection is the largest of its kind in the world, with approximately 25,000 titles. Patrons may access a collection of braille, large-print, and recorded instructional materials about music and musicians. They […]
Bibles for the Blind and Visually Handicapped
Friday, August 24th, 2018Gift Braille Bibles The mission of BIBLES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY HANDICAPPED INTERNATIONAL is to provide the Bible in braille to blind people around the world who cannot afford it. If someone wishes to receive a braille Bible, please contact them either by e-mail, telephone, in print or in braille. They can be reached […]
Frequently Asked Questions About BARD
Friday, July 20th, 2018If you are having difficulties using BARD, you may find answers to your questions on the National Library Services website for Frequently Asked Questions About BARD. Members may also call the Talking Books Library at (401)574-9310 Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm or email us at talking.books@olis.ri.gov for assistance.
FEMA Region I Disability Integration Newsletter
Friday, September 9th, 2016The Fall 2016 edition of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region I Disability Integration Newsletter offers resources for planning and responding to adverse weather and other emergency situations. FEMA is committed to ensuring inclusive and accessible emergency management programs and services. The Newsletter is online.
Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities
Monday, August 1st, 2016Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities or Access and Functional Needs It’s hurricane season in Rhode Island and the Atlantic Coast. Are you prepared for a weather emergency? If you, or someone you know, has a disability or access or functional needs, be sure to take additional steps to stay safe, healthy, mobile, and independent […]
FEMA Region I, Disability Integration Newsletter
Thursday, January 7th, 2016A new issue of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region I Disability Integration Newsletter is available. Under the leadership of Paul Ford, Regional Administrator, FEMA Region I is committed to ensuring inclusive and accessible emergency management programs and services. Read the Disability Integration Newsletter online. Contact Kate McCarthy-Barnett, Regional Disability Integration Specialist, if you […]
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