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Thursday, February 12th, 2015For Talking Books Plus members using a Victor Reader Stream, Joshua Hendrickson announced on bardtalk a monthly Victor Stream Chat. The live chat takes place the second Wednesday of every month at 9:00 pm. The number to call for the chat is (605) 562-0020. The nine digit meeting ID is 255-396-424. The next chat is scheduled […]
National News October December 2014
Friday, January 23rd, 2015News is a publication of the Library of Congress, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS.) The October-December 2014, Vol. 46, No. 4 issue features – Blind Pianist Justin Kauflin and his use of the Music collection of NLS; Blind Author, Sue Martin who shares her story about rehabilitation from sight to blindness and raises awareness of […]
Be My Eyes App Jan 15 release
Wednesday, January 14th, 2015An app called be my eyes, which connects blind people who need assistance with sighted volunteers through their iPhone’s back facing camera, is due for release on the 15th of January. You can find out more about it by visiting the website: www.bemyeyes.org Source: bardtalk Wed 1/14/2015 7:59 AM
Walmart adds ScriptTalk at local pharmacies
Tuesday, January 13th, 2015Walmart has made ScripTalk available to its mail order pharmacy customers for the past 2 years and will now implement ScripTalk at any of their local pharmacies when a customer requests it. All the customer has to do is ask their local pharmacist for audible prescription labels. If the pharmacist is not familiar with the […]
NFB NEWSLINE service
Monday, January 12th, 2015Hello. My name is Scott White and I’m the Director of NFB-NEWSLINE. NFB-NEWSLINE is a free service available to anyone who is blind, visually impaired or print-disabled. It offers 400 publications to choose from, including 9 National Newspapers like the Wall Street Journal and USA Today, 14 Breaking News sources such as CNN, BBC and […]
Accessible Mobile Reading Apps
Tuesday, January 6th, 2015A 2014 Guide to Accessible Mobile Reading Apps from NLS This reference publication describes software applications (apps) for mobile devices or phones that can be used by consumers who are visually impaired to read books, newspapers, magazines, or other print material. These apps convert digital text to speech or provide braille output to a compatible […]
ScripTalk Labels free for CVS/caremark blind members
Monday, January 5th, 2015Woonsocket, Rhode Island (January 5, 2015) – CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it now offers the ScripAbility prescription accessibility system through its mail service pharmacy to CVS/caremark members who are blind or visually impaired. The system includes ScripTalk talking prescription labels as well as braille and large print labels. In March of this […]
Currency Reader Application Process
Friday, December 19th, 2014As of January 2, 2015, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Currency Reader project will be open to all citizens/legal residents of the United States who are unable to read regular print because of blindness or a visual impairment meeting the eligibility requirements. Once the program opens beyond its current pilot status, the application […]
Congress Passes ABLE Act
Friday, December 19th, 2014Congress passes ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act: Major victory for person with disabilities and their families. For first time in nation’s history, federal government recognizes added costs associated to living with a disability. Read all about it here. Excerpt from bardtalk@yahoogroups.com “Good news for those with Disabilities” email.
talking book topics Nov Dec 2014
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014The talking book topics November-December 2014 issue is online. Visit the Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped webpage for the list of latest recordings. Request loans of these titles through OPAC, the Talking Books Plus online catalog or give us your requests by email (olis.tbplus@olis.ri.gov), mail or phone (401-574-9300). Mailing address: Talking Books […]
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