By Alicia Waters | December 8, 2020
It’s official, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram X Kendi and Jason Reynolds is the 2021 Reading Across RI selection and is available through the Talking Books Library with book number DB 98926.
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National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature adapts Ibram X. Kendi’s award-winning book Stamped from the Beginning (DB 89293). Reynolds discusses how racist ideas started and were spread, and how they can be discredited. Commercial audiobook. For senior high and older readers. 2020.
Visit the Rhode Island Center for the Book for events and program information.
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By Alicia Waters | December 8, 2020
Excellent 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 disorders, better known as dementia, is the isolation felt by the individual with the disease and their care partner.
Bridging Hardship
The significant impact of providing care on care partners, in regard to their health, socially and financially, is an additional hardship. Memory Cafés help to bridge that hardship with resources, skills, support and friendships. The number one goal at all Memory Cafés is to have fun! Cafés are free and open to anyone with dementia, their care partners, family and friends. For inquiries, access to services, or more information, please visit the facility or call (401)563-8219.
From Rhode Island Memory Cafes
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By Alicia Waters | November 30, 2020
The Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) program is offline presently for maintenance. It should be back up by this afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience. 11/30/20
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By Alicia Waters | November 25, 2020
We know it is difficult to be away from your family this holiday, but as we arrive at Thanksgiving with the COVID crisis still looming, we want you to stay safe and have faith that this will all end soon. A vaccine is on the horizon. So wash your hands frequently, wear your mask, stay at least six-feet away from others, and if you have symptoms such as cough, fever, sore throat, shortness of breathe, or you lose sense of taste or smell, please let your doctor or nurse know. We will all be back with our families soon.
In the meantime, make sure to let the Talking Books Library staff know if you need books by calling us at 574-9310 or by emailing us at talking.books@olis.ri.gov
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By Alicia Waters | November 25, 2020
If 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 sent to the address we have in your account.
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By Alicia Waters | November 13, 2020
From: Keri E. Wilkins
Director, LAMP: Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians
“We are very excited to announce that this month, the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is officially changing our name to LAMP: Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians. With the assistance of our colleagues in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanians with print disabilities will access services under this new brand from a new central website at MyLAMP.org starting in December.
This rebrand has been in development for the past two years and is the combined effort of the Free Library of Philadelphia, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and the Pennsylvania Office of Commonwealth Libraries, along with guidance from our consultant Wall-to-Wall studios. The goal of this change is to make services for Pennsylvania’s growing print-disabled population more discoverable, accessible and inclusive. LAMP removes disability from our name and focuses entirely on the service. The new website at MyLAMP.org will provide a singular service
point to aggregate, grow and communicate all of Pennsylvania’s services to persons with print disabilities.
Although our name will change, our commitment to excellence will not. We will continue to implement the Library of Congress’ National Library Service program throughout the state of Pennsylvania to patrons who can not access standard print due to blindness, visual, cognitive or reading disabilities and to those who are unable to hold a book or turn its pages, as we always have. Additionally, under this new brand, we will explore ways to provide resources beyond the traditional – such as assistive technologies and accessible programs to this underserved population.
When Congress passed the Pratt Smoot act in 1931 and funding was allotted to the Library of Congress to purchase books for the blind, they looked for libraries to distribute these materials. The Free Library of Philadelphia and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh were chosen as two of the original 19 national locations to distribute books for the blind. Pennsylvania libraries, through state funding, have a long history of pioneering innovative services to the print disabled in our state. We look forward to building on that tradition under LAMP.
Thank you for being our brand ambassadors and going forth to share this news with people in your networks who may no longer be able to access standard print and thank you for supporting this work.”
Keep up the great work Pennsylvania!
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By Alicia Waters | November 4, 2020
The 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.
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By Alicia Waters | October 26, 2020
For immediate Release – NFB Newsline Mobile 3.0 with KNFB Reader Basic Released
The National Federation of the Blind has released version 3.0 of NFB-NEWSLINE® Mobile to the Apple App Store. The brand new, redesigned app not only allows subscribers to access all of the content available through NFB-NEWSLINE [nfb.org] from their iPhone, iPad, or other iOS device, but includes a free basic version of the KNFB Reader mobile app. NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile includes these features and much more:
- KNFB Reader Basic, a free version of KNFB Reader with the core functions necessary to quickly scan any printed text–just point, shoot, and read!
- The ability to share articles from publications in the breaking news category to social media channels.
- Multiple customization options to organize, save, and manage both NFB-NEWSLINE content and documents scanned with KNFB Reader Basic.
NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile 3.0 is fully accessible with VoiceOver so that users can hear content read aloud or read it in Braille with a connected refreshable Braille display or notetaker, making the app ideal for blind and deafblind users.
“We are pleased and proud that NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile 3.0—a technology solution created by blind people for blind people—is now a one-stop destination for access to all kinds of information, including printed text,” said Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. “Having instant access to the information we need wherever we go helps all blind and deafblind people live the lives we want.”
David DeNotaris, who participated in beta testing of the app, said: “As a husband/father, entrepreneur, and elected school board director, access to print information is crucial! NFB-NEWSLINE provides me with fast, reliable, and accessible local, state, national and international breaking news and information at my fingertips! At a recent school board meeting, a document was distributed in print with updated guidance that needed to be considered prior to a vote later in the evening. I used my NFB-NEWSLINE app to quickly and discreetly snap a picture and listen to the document through my earbuds, take some notes, ask questions, and make an informed decision. NFB-NEWSLINE helps me stay connected, empowering me to contribute on our local school board and compete in our global economy, allowing me to fit in, not sit out. Thank you NFB-NEWSLINE team, you are #DifferenceMakers!”
For more information visit NFB-NEWSLINE service and the new mobile app
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By Alicia Waters | October 15, 2020
Celebrate White Cane Awareness Day Thursday, October 15 and contact the National Federation for the Blind if you are in need of a FREE white cane.
Also, in honor of White Cane Awareness Day, join the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) for an online (virtual) International White Cane Awareness Day Celebration on October 16 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. They will discuss the history of the white cane, the “White Cane Law”, white cane benefits, different types of canes, traveling recommendations, the impact of COVID-19, and best practices during a pandemic.
Learn more about the White Cane Awareness Day Celebration here [bbox.blackbaudhosting.com].
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By Alicia Waters | October 14, 2020
The Rhode Island Festival of Children’s Books and Authors is staying local but going virtual. Which means everyone can take part and enjoy all of the great books and authors. This year’s festival will be a FREE virtual year-round celebration featuring Rhode Island authors and illustrators.
All author events will be conducted via Zoom. These free talks are open to the public and will include book giveaways, book signings, and activities. The events are co-hosted by Lincoln School.
On Thursday, October 15th at 2pm it will launch with award winning Rhode Island author and illustrator, John Rocco! He will talk about his latest book How We Got to the Moon a 2020 National Book Award for Young People’s Longlist title.
Register HERE
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