Archive for August, 2022
Phone Line Has Been Restored
Friday, August 26th, 2022Thank you all for your patience as our phone lines were being worked on. The 401-574-9310 phone line is restored. Please call TBL staff with your book request or any talking books issue. Please rest assured that any messages you leave are received by us and will be responded to.
Talking Books Phone Line Down
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022The Talking Books Library main phone line at (401)574-9310 has been out of service today 8/23/2022. We hope to have this phone line restored by tomorrow. You may call (401)574-9315 if needed or try back after 8/24 to reach TBL staff at (401)574-9310. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Blindness and Diabetes Webinar: Dexcom vs FreeStyle Libre
Thursday, August 18th, 2022FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 at 12:00 PM ET Please join Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind and University of Pennsylvania’s Diabetes Education Center as we compare Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices available to our blind, DeafBlind, and low vision patients living with diabetes. We will be discussing differences between Dexcom and Freestyle Libre as well as […]
High-and Low-tech Organization and Labeling Tips
Tuesday, August 16th, 2022Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Books Library, NY Zoom session High- and Low-tech Organization and Labeling TipsThursday August 18, 7 – 8:30 PM Eastern We all have items around that we need to identify. Whether a document, file folder, containers, books, or clothing, there are eyes-free strategies for identifying things around the home or office. […]
NLS BARD Support: September Quarterly Patron Corner
Tuesday, August 9th, 2022On Monday, September 12, at 7:00 p.m. EDT, the NLS Patron Engagement Section will host the quarterly Patron Corner. The topic for this session is Narration: The Art of Telling the Story. The guest speakers will include Celeste Lawson, narrator and head of the NLS Media Lab. She will include other NLS narrators on her […]
Next Book Discussion September 28
Friday, August 5th, 2022September 28, 20222:00 – 3:00 pm Join us via Zoom or by phone to discuss this great western novel. The Jackals by William Johnstone (DB 94165) Reading Time 10 hr. 21 min. While sheltering in a West Texas way station, three justice fighters known as the Jackals encounter a man who promises them five grand to […]
VA Pays for Medical Alert Systems
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022The VA has programs in place to pay for medical alert systems. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers two options for senior veterans who want a medical alert system. These systems can be a great way for seniors to avoid or minimize serious medical emergencies when they’re home alone. Family and friends can also feel more […]