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Tuesday, February 25th, 2014On Feb 24th the National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) announced that the large print issue of Talking Book Topics (TBT) January-February 2014 was delayed by inclement weather. Subscribers should receive their issues by February 27th. This delay does not affect the audio or online versions of the issue, which are […]
Braille Printer at a fraction of the cost
Wednesday, February 19th, 2014For braille enthusiasts, read this article entitled, This 7th Grader Made a Braille Printer With a Lego kit and a Thumbtack.
Tax documents in alternative formats
Tuesday, January 28th, 2014The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides online tax products and services for taxpayers with disabilities. Individuals may visit the IRS Accessibility page (www.irs.gov/uac/IRS.gov-Accessibility) to download forms, publications, and other products and to access tax-related videos in English and American Sign Language. The IRS recommends checking the website often as it is continuously adding more products […]
Talking Book Topics Nov Dec issue
Friday, December 13th, 2013The National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped announced that the delivery of the large print issue of Talking Book Topics (TBT) November-December 2013 was delayed by the Government Printing Office. The magazine is expected to complete delivery the week of December 16, 2013. This delay does not affect the audio or online […]
Affordable Care Act
Monday, September 30th, 2013Rhode Islanders who want information about the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) should visit HealthSourceRI.com, the state-based health insurance marketplace. HealthSourceRI is the most direct source for local health care resources and support. On the HealthSourceRI website you can sign up for a free newsletter to learn about free resources and get the […]
PDF Reader for Visually Impaired
Thursday, July 11th, 2013Press Release from SNABLIND The Swiss National Association of and for the Blind (SNAB) in collaboration with the Access for All foundation and the service provider xyMedia, has developed the VIP PDF-Reader. The VIP (visually impaired people) PDF-Reader filters the text out of a PDF file and presents it in a user-friendly interface. The text […]
Described DVDs Available
Thursday, April 11th, 2013Talking Books Plus members have access to described audio videos in DVD format. The Catalog of Audio Described Videos is available in Large Print, Braille, Digital cartridge and as a WORD document through email. To subscribe to the DVD collection, call 617-972-7418 or toll free 1-800-852-3133 and ask for Vicki Vogt. Identify yourself as a Rhode […]
More 2013 Calendars
Wednesday, November 28th, 20122013 Calendars Listed below are organizations that produce calendars in braille, print/braille, or large print. American Printing House for the Blind (APH), PO Box 6085, Louisville, KY 40206-0085, Phone: 800-223-1839, Fax: (502) 899-2284, cs@aph.org, https://shop.aph.org, Accepts orders by fax, mail, or tele, phone. Several formats listed below. Braille DateBook calendar in a two-ring binder. […]
2013 Calendars
Wednesday, November 21st, 2012Need a calendar for 2013? National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped offers a free date finder that covers fiscal year July to June. For more information, call (202) 707-9275. Michigan Braille Transcribing Fund offers free large-print and Braille purse-size, spiral bound calendars. To order, call (517) 780-5096. A Braille scripture calendar is […]
Free Phone from ATEL at ATAP Conference
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012Pick up a free telephone from ATEL at the 2012 ATAP Assistive Technology Conference. The conference will be held November 29, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, Rhode Island. At this year’s conference, one of the ATAP partners, the Adaptive Telephone Equipment (ATEL) Program will be providing Free State telephones to qualified RI residents. A large percentage […]
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