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TOY, TECHNOLOGY and BRAILLE LENDING LIBRARIES AT A GLANCE
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Citizens Abroad Music Affiliated Library Consortium Other Library Resources (includes Canada) |
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http://www.apls.state.al.us/webpages/services/services.html#BPH
Alabama Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 6030
Monticello Drive Montgomery, AL 36130-6000 (334) 213-3906 and (334)
213-3921 (800) 392-5671 Braille embosser (computer driven), braille
notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardwaresoftwarefor hard-copy large print, screen enlarging software,
speech input or output. Braille on request, children's summer reading
program, volunteer services http://www.anniston.lib.al.us/ Library for the Blind and Handicapped, Public Library of Anniston and Calhoun County, P.O. Box 308 Anniston, AL 36202-0308 108 East 10th Street Anniston, AL 36201, (256) 237-8501, Print reference collection Department for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Houston-Love Memorial Library P.O. Box 1369 Dothan, AL 36302 212 West Burdeshaw Street Dothan, AL 36302, (334) 793-9767, TDD(334) 793-9767, Print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Braillewriter (manual) http://www.hpl.lib.al.us/departments/bph/ Huntsville Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped P.O. Box 443 Huntsville, AL 35804, 915 Monroe Street SW Huntsville, AL 35801, (256) 532-5980 and (256) 532-5981 Braille, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Braille embosser (computer driven), braille notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, page turner, paperless brailledisplay, screen-enlarging software, speech inputor output, Braille on request, dial-up news or book services, volunteer services http://www.aidb.org/aidb/irc.asp Library and Resource Center for the Blind and Physically Handicapped #Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind 705 South Street, P.O. Box 698 Talladega, AL 35161, (256) 761-3287 and (256) 761-3288 (800) 848-4722, Audio-descriptive videos, print reference collection, textbooks, videotapes on disabilities, Braille embosser (computer driven), braille notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Braille on request, children's story hour, children's summer reading program, volunteer services. http://www.tuscaloosa-library.org Tuscaloosa Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Tuscaloosa Public Library, 1801 Jack Warner Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, (205) 345-3994 Print reference collection,tactile maps, videotapes on disabilities, Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.) Radio reading service, volunteer services
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http://www.fairnet.org/agencies/acca/acca.html The ACCA Medical Equipment Loan Closet is open to anyone from the Fairbanks Community as well as those visiting the community. http://www.sailinc.org/services.php SAIL maintains an assistive technology equipment loan closet. Staff provides workshops and training's to consumers, providing training to utilize technology.
http://www.peninsulailc.org/
Alaska- various locations. The Independent Living Center maintains a Community
Closet with an extensive inventory of accessibility items for rent, loan, or
sale. Items include, mobility items, small household appliances, electronics,
and other things designed to enhance independence. |
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http://www.nau.edu/ihd/aztap/ AzTAP funds
a number of regional resource centers in Arizona. These centers provide
information and referral, assistance with self advocacy, demonstrations and
training, and equipment lending.
http://www.assisttoindependence.org The agency
serves as a consumer driven community action program to facilitate general
awareness of disability related issues, community access, education, information
sharing, assistive technology access, advocacy, and independent living that is
culturally appropriate for American Indians. Assistive technology services
include: Equipment demonstration, equipment lending, training and education,
information and referral, advocacy, technical assistance, evaluations and
assessments.
http://www.dlapr.lib.az.us/braille/ Arizona State Braille and Talking Book Library
1030 North 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008 (602) 255-5578, (800) 255-5578 Audio-descriptive videos, braille, children's
books, foreign-language books, local subjects and authors, print reference
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Easter Seals Head Start St. Francis House, 2701 South Elm Street Little
Rock, AR, 72204 (501) 661-1915 Toy and/or book lending library Western Arkansas HIPPY Project Western Arkansas Education Service Cooperative, Janean Vineyard, C/o Central Middle School, 913 North 24th St., Van Buren, AR, 72956 (501) 471-9104 Toy and/or book lending library Marian Shead-Jackson, (501) 671-6396, 4800 W. 26th St. Little Rock, AR, 72204, Toy and/or book lending library Sylvia G. Luker, (870) 261-1807, 845 N. Rosser St., Forrest City, AR, 72335, Toy and/or book lending library http://www.asl.lib.ar.us/ASL_LBPH.htm Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped #One Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201-1085 (501) 682-1155 (866) 660-0885, TDD (501) 682-1002 Screen-enlarging software, Children's summer reading program, volunteer services Library for the Blind and Handicapped, Southwest Columbia County Library 220 East Main Street P.O. Box 668 Magnolia, AR 71754 (870) 234-0399, (866) 234-8273 Cassette book collection. |
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http://www.eocslo.org/cyf/ccrc/ccrc2.html
EOC toy lending library 805A Fiero Lane San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
http://www.ddtp.org/CTAP/ Offers specialized telephone equipment and network services at no charge, to qualified California consumers who have functional limitations to using the telephone. http://www.braillelibrary.org/ Braille Institute Library Services 741 North Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90029-3594 (323) 663-1111 and (323) 660-3880, (800) 808-2555, (323) 660-3880 Audio descriptive videos, children's books, foreign-language books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, tactile maps, videotapes on disabilities, Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, Optacon, optical character reader, paperless Braille display, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Book discussion group, Braille on request, children's story hour, children's summer reading program, dial-up news or book services, Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter, subject bibliographies http://www.library.ca.gov/html/pubser05.cfm Braille and Talking Book Library California State Library P.O. Box 942837 Sacramento, CA 94237-0001, 900 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 654-0640, (800) 952-5666 Local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Braille embosser (computer driven), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader Dial-up news or book services, volunteer services, Catalog of locally produced materials.
http://www.fresnolibrary.org/tblb Talking Book Library for the Blind
Fresno County Public Library
Ted Wills Community Center
770 North San Pablo Avenue Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
San Francisco Public Library
Civic Center
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 557-4253, Audio-descriptive videos, children's books,
foreign-language books, local subjects and authors, print reference
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http://www.caregivernetwork.org/library.htm http://www.cde.state.co.us/ctbl/ Colorado Talking Book Library 180 Sheridan Boulevard Denver, CO 80226-8097, (303) 727-9277, (800) 685-2136, Colorado; Braille readers receive service from Utah. Audio-descriptive videos, Braille, Braille embosser (computer driven), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), speech input or output Children's summer reading program, volunteer services, Patron newsletter |
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http://www.stvincentsspecialneeds.org/toyLib.html
St. Vincent's Toy and Resource Library - Trumbull, CT
http://www.cslib.org/lbph.htm Connecticut State Library Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 198 West Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067, (860) 566-2151, Local subjects and authors, Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), optical character reader, Volunteer services. |
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http://www.dati.org/
Assistive Technology Resource Centers (ATRCs) in each of Delaware's counties.
These centers are barrier-free and open to the public. |
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| http://dclibrary.org/lbph/ District of Columbia Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 901 G Street NW, Room 215, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 727-2142 and (202) 727-2143, TDD (202) 727-2145, Audio-descriptive videos, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, textbooks, videotapes on disabilities, Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), magnifier, optical character reader, speech input or output, Volunteer services |
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http://www.ccar.org/lending2.htm
Lending/Lekotek Toy Library - Green Cove Springs, FL http://www.ymcakl.com/PMY/CHILD_toylibrary.htm THE YMCA TOY LIBRARY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Jacksonville FL
http://www.state.fl.us/dbs/library/default.shtml
Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library ,
420 Platt Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-2804, Telephone (386) 239-6000, Toll Free
(800) 226-6075,
Fax (386) 239-6069 Email
mike_gunde@dbs.doe.state.fl.us
, Services - Braille, cassette, Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books,
foreign-language books, local subjects and authors, print reference
collection, videotapes on disabilitiesFlorida. Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software
for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader,
screen-enlarging software, speech input or output http://www.broward.org/library/talkingbooks.htm Broward County Talking Book Library, 100 South Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301, (954) 357-7555 and (954) 357-7413, TDD(954) 357-7528, FAX(954) 357-7420, jblock@browardlibrary.org Special Collections - Braille, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, speech input or output. http://jpl.coj.net/English/library/tbl.html Talking Book Library, Jacksonville Public Library, 1755 Edgewood Avenue West, Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL 32208-7206, (904) 765-5588 and (904) 924-5387, TDD(904) 768-7822, FAX(904) 768-7404, jerryr@coj.net Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, BiFolkal Kits, braille, print reference collection, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, Special services - Children's story hour, volunteer services http://www.pbclibrary.org/outreachtalkingbooks.htm Talking Books, Palm Beach County Library Annex, Mil-Lake Plaza, 4639 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, FL 33463, (561) 649-5500, Toll Free(888) 780-5151, FAX(561) 649-5402, talkingbooks@pbclibrary.org Cassette book collection http://www.mdpls.org/services/talk_books.asp Talking Book Library of Dade and Monroe Counties, Miami-Dade Public Library System, 2455 NW 183rd Street, Miami, FL 33056-3641, (305) 751-8687, Toll Free(800) 451-9544, TDD(305) 474-7258, FAX(305) 757-8401, moyerb@mdpls.org or talkingbooks@mdpls.org Special Collections - Braille, Special services - Children's summer reading program http://www.lee-county.com/library/progserv/ssvcs/tb.htm Lee County Talking Books Library, 13240 North Cleveland Avenue, #5-6, North Ft. Myers, FL 33903-4855Florida, (239) 995-2665 Toll Free(800) 854-8195, TDD(239) 995-2665, FAX(239) 995-1681, mtuckwiller@leegov.com or talkingbooks@leegov.com Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software forhard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services http://www.ocls.info/Locations/talking_books.asp Orange County Library System, Audio-Visual Department, Talking Book Section, 101 East Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32801, (407) 835-7464, TDD(407) 835-7641, FAX(407) 834-7645, bost.wendi@ocls.info Special Collections - Sample of NLS magazine, Assistive devices - Closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), screen-enlarging software, speech input or output
http://www.wfrl.lib.fl.us/talkingbooks.htm
West Florida Regional Library, Subregional Talking Book Library,
200 West Gregory Street,
Pensacola, FL 32501, (850) 436-5065 and (850) 436-5060,ext. 2236, TDD(850) 435-1763,
FAX(850) 436-5039 Special Collections - Braille Assistive devices - Closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical
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http://www.georgialibraries.org/public/glass.html
Georgia Library for Accessible Services (GLASS) http://www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/specialneedslibrary.html Special Needs Library of Northeast Georgia, Athens-Clarke County Regional Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606-6331, (706) 613-3655, Toll Free(800) 531-2063, TDD(706) 613-3655, FAX(706) 613-3660, specialneedslibrary@athenslibrary.org or schandler@athenslibrary.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, local subjects and authors, print braille books, print reference collection, video tapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services
http://www.scescape.net/~ecgrl/lbph.htm
Talking Book Center,
Augusta-Richmond County Public Library,
425 Ninth Street,
Augusta, GA 30901,(706) 821-2625, FAX(706) 724-5403
http://www.swgrl.org
Bainbridge Subregional Library for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped,
Southwest Georgia Regional Library,
301 South Monroe Street,
Bainbridge, GA 39819-4029,(229) 248-2680, Toll Free(800) 795-2680, TDD(229) 248-2665
FAX(229) 248-2670,
lbph@mail.decatur.public.lib.ga.us
Special Collections - Braille, print reference collection,
videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), magnifier, speech
input or output, Special services - Book discussion group, braille on request,
children's story hour, children's summer reading program, volunteer services, http://www.hallcountylibrary.org/ehmap.htm Hall County Library System, Gainesville Subregional LBPH, East Hall Branch and Special Needs Library, 2434 Old Cornelia Highway, Gainesville, GA 30507, (770) 531-2500, TDD(770) 531-2530, FAX(770) 531-2502, sstewart@hallcountylibrary.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos Assistive devices - Magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software Special services - Radio reading service, volunteer services
http://www.walker.public.lib.ga.us/tbc/tbc1.htm
North Georgia Talking Book Center,
305 South Duke Street, LaFayette, GA 30728, (706) 638-1958, Toll Free(888) 506-0509,
FAX(706) 638-4913,
stubblec@mail.walker.public.lib.ga.us
Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, print
reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical
character reader, speech input or output Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer
services, Macon Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped Valdosta Talking Book Center, South Georgia Regional Library, 300 Woodrow Wilson Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602-2592, (229) 333-7658 and (229) 333-0086, Toll Free(800) 246-6515, FAX(229) 333-0774, djernigan@sgrl.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, children's books, electronic books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, tactile maps, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual), magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services |
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Guam Public Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Nieves M. Flores Memorial Library, 254 Martyr Street, Agana, GU 96910, (671) 475-4753 and (671) 475-4754, FAX(671) 477-9777, Csctsmith@kuentos.guam.net |
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http://www.atrc.org/
Promotes assistive technology in the state. Advocacy, resources, loan funding,
equipment lending. http://www.librarieshawaii.org/hspls/oahu/lbph.html Hawaii State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 402 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815, (808) 733-8444, Toll Free(800) 559-4096, TDD(808) 733-8444, FAX(808) 733-8449, olbcirc@librarieshawaii.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, foreign-language books, local subjects and authors, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, Optacon, optical character reader, paperless braille display, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Book discussion group, braille on request, children's summer reading program, radio reading service, volunteer services |
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http://www.lili.org/tbl Idaho State Talking Book Library, 325 West State Street, Boise, ID 83702-6072, (208) 334-2117, Toll Free(800) 233-4931, TDD(800) 377-1363, FAX(208) 334-4016, tblbooks@isl.state.id.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.) Special services - Volunteer services |
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http://joliet.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ILJO_early_intervention http://www.infinitec.org/ Formed to help people with disabilities and their families access life-enhancing technology. Illinois
http://www.iltech.org/Promotes
independent living through technology. Information and services that will help
you connect with technology. Illinois http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/who_we_are/talking_book_and_braille_service/home.html Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service, 401 East Washington, Springfield, IL 62701-1207, (217) 782-9435, Toll Free(800) 665-5576, TDD(217) 558-0905, FAX(217) 558-4723, sruda@ilsos.net Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), screen enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Book discussion group, children's summer reading program, dial-up news or book services, radio reading service, volunteer services http://www.shawls.lib.il.us/docs/bph/bphindex.html Southern Illinois Talking Book Center, c/o Shawnee Library System, 607 S. Greenbriar Road, Carterville, IL 62918-1600, (618) 985-8375, Toll Free(800) 455-2665, TDD(618) 985-8375, FAX(618) 985-4211, dbrawley@shawls.lib.il.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, foreign-language books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, tactile maps, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual), magnifier, Special services - Children's summer reading program, dial-up news or book services
http://www.chipublib.org/003cpl/irlbph/cpltbc.html
Chicago Public Library,
Talking Book Center,
400 South State Street,
Fifth Floor North, Room 5N7,
Chicago, IL 60605-1203, (312) 747-4001 and (312) 747-1616, Toll Free(800) 757-4654,
FAX(312) 747-1609, Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, print reference
collection http://www.mitbc.org Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center, Alliance Library System, 600 High Point Lane, Suite 2, East Peoria, IL 61611, (309) 694-7935, Toll Free(800) 426-0709, FAX(309) 694-9230, lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, Special services - Braille on request, children's summer reading program, dial-up news or book services, radio reading service, volunteer services
http://www.dupagels.lib.il.us/pages/voices.html
Voices of Vision,
Talking Book Center,
DuPage Library System,
127 South First Street,
Geneva, IL 60134, (630) 208-0398, Toll Free(800) 227-0625, FAX(630) 208-0399 http://www.mitbc.org Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center, Quincy Office Alliance Library System, 515 York, Quincy, IL 62301, (217) 224-6619, Toll Free(800) 537-1274, TDD(217) 224-6619, FAX(217) 224-9818, lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com or cstarman@alliancelibrarysystem.com Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, Special services - Book discussion group, braille on request, children's summer reading program, dial-up news or book services, radio reading service |
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http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/www//lbph/lbph0.html Indiana State Library, Indiana Talking Book & Braille Library, 140 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204, Telephone: (317) 232-3684 Toll Free (800) 622-4970, TDD(317) 232-7763, FAX(317) 232-3728, lbph@statelib.lib.in.us or rrose@statelib.lib.in.us Special Collections - Print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services, Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter
http://www.barth.lib.in.us/TBColSub.html
Bartholomew County Public Library,
536 Fifth Street,Columbus, IN 47201, Telephone: (812) 379-1277, FAX(812) 379-1275,
talkingbooks@barth.lib.in.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive
videos, Assistive devices - Hardware-software for hard copy large
print, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output Talking Books Service, Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library, 22 South East Fifth Street, Evansville, IN 47708-1694, Telephone: (812) 428-8235, FAX(812) 428-8215, tbs@evpl.org or barbs@evpl.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, Assistive devices - Magnifier, Special services - Catalog of locally produced materials Northwest Indiana Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Lake County Public Library, 1919 West 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410-5382, Telephone: (219) 769-3541, TDD(219) 769-3541, FAX(219) 769-0690, tbooks@lakeco.lib.in.us or rlewis@lakeco.lib.in.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, foreign-language books, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), magnifier, optical character reader, speech input or output, Special services - Volunteer services |
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| http://www.blind.state.ia.us/library/ Library for the Blind and Physically, Handicapped, Iowa Department for the Blind, 524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-2364, Telephone: (515) 281-1333, Toll Free (800) 362-2587, TDD(515) 281-1355, FAX(515) 281-1378, library@blind.state.ia.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, electronic books, foreign language books, local subjects and authors, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braille notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, paperless braille display, screen enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Book club, braille on request, children's summer reading program, volunteer services |
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http://skyways.org/KSL/talking/ksl_bph.html
Kansas State Library,
Kansas Talking Books Regional Library,
ESU Memorial Union,
1200 Commercial, Box 4055,
Emporia, KS 66801-5087, Telephone: (620) 343-7124,
Toll Free (800) 362-0699,
FAX(620) 343-7124,
tonih@kslib.info
Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, foreign-language
books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on
disabilities,
Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braille notetaker, hardware-software
for hard-copy large print, magnifier,
Special services - Braille on request, children's summer reading
program http://skyways.lib.ks.us/sckls/dept/ South Central Kansas Library System, Talking Book Subregional, 901 North Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501, Telephone: (620) 663-5441, Toll Free (800) 234-0529, FAX(620) 663-1215, ksocha@sckls.org Special Collections - Videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), speech input or output, Special services - Book discussion group, volunteer services
http://www.manhattan.lib.ks.us/bph.html Talking Book Service,
Manhattan Public Library,
North Central Kansas Libraries System,
629 Poyntz Avenue,
Manhattan, KS 66502-6086, Telephone: (785) 776-4741,
Toll Free (800) 432-2796,
FAX(785) 776-1545,
annp@manhattan.lib.ks.us or
suec@manhattan.lib.ks.us
Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books,
print reference collection, tactile maps, textbooks, videotapes on
disabilities,
Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier,
optical character reader, screen-enlarging software,
Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer
services Wichita Public Library, Talking Books Section, 223 South Main, Wichita, KS 67202, Telephone: (316) 261-8500 and (316) 261-8574, Toll Free (800) 362-2869, TDD(316) 262-3972, FAX(316) 262-4540, breha@wichita.lib.ks.us Assistive devices - Magnifier, page turner, Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services |
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http://www.katsnet.org/ Kentucky Assistive Technology Service- Statewide network of organizations and individuals connecting to enhance the availability of assistive technology devices and services.
http://www.kdla.ky.gov/libsupport/ktbl.htm
Kentucky Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped,
300 Coffee Tree Road,
P.O. Box 818,
Frankfort, KY 40602-0818, Telephone: (502) 564-8300,
Toll Free (800) 372-2968,
FAX(502) 564-5773,
richard.feindel@ky.gov
Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, local subjects and
authors,
Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual),
Special services - Volunteer services http://www.lfpl.org/tbl.htm Louisville Talking Book Library, Louisville Free Public Library, 301 West York Street, Louisville, KY 40203, Telephone: (502) 574-1625, Toll Free (866) 491-7610, TDD(502) 574-1621, FAX(502) 574-1657, denning@louisville.lib.ky.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, local subjects and authors, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, optical character reader, screen enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Book discussion group, braille on request, children's story hour, children's summer reading program, volunteer services |
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| http://www.state.lib.la.us/Dept/SpecServ/sbph.htm State Library of Louisiana, Services for the Blind and Physically, Handicapped, 701 North Fourth Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5232, Telephone: (225) 342-4944 and (225) 342-4943, Toll Free (800) 543-4702, FAX(225) 342-6817, sbph@pelican.state.lib.la.us , Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services |
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http://www.tecmaine.org/ Maine- The Technical Exploration Center (TEC) is an assistive technology program that lends equipment, and provides evaluations, resource materials, technical assistance and AT related training. http://specialed.umf.maine.edu/at.htm Maine- The University of Maine at Farmington Center for Assistive Technology is a resource offered free to UMF students, faculty, professionals in the community, individuals with disabilities, and their families. Providing information about assistive technology (AT), how to use and evaluate various AT devices, and a place to view AT equipment. Visitors may sign out materials.
http://www.maine.gov/msl/outreach
Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped,
Maine State Library,
64 State House Station,
Augusta, ME 04333-0064, Telephone: (207) 287-5650,
Toll Free (800) 762-7106,
FAX(207) 287-5654,
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http://www.mdtap.org/
Maryland TAP services include equipment purchasing loans, assistive technology
lending, information & referral, protection and advocacy, and policy change in
the State of Maryland. http://www.lbph.lib.md.us Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 415 Park Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201-3603, Telephone: (410) 230-2424, Toll Free (800) 964-9209, TDD(410) 333-8679, FAX(410) 333-2095, recept@lbph.lib.md.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, print-braille books, tactile maps, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braille notetaker, braillewriter (manual), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, Optacon, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Braille on request, children's story hour, children's summer reading program, volunteer services http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/libraries/branchinfo/sn.asp Special Needs Library, Montgomery County Department of Public, Libraries, 6400 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817, Telephone: (240) 777-0960, TDD(301) 897-2217, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, screen enlarging software, speech input or output |
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http://www.perkins.org Braille and Talking Book Library, Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472-2790, Telephone: (617) 972-7240, Toll Free (800) 852-3133, FAX(617) 972-7363, library@perkins.org or kim.charlson@perkins.org Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), screen-enlarging software, speech input or output Special services - Volunteer services http://www.worcpublib.org/talkingbook/index.htm Talking Book Library, Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608-2074, Telephone: (508) 799-1730 and (508) 799-1645, Toll Free (800) 762-0085, TDD(508) 799-1731, FAX(508) 799-1676, jizatt@cwmars.org or talkbook@cwmars.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, print reference collection, print braille books, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Book discussion group, braille on request, children's story hour, children's summer reading program, volunteer services |
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All but Wayne County:
http://nlc.lib.mi.us/library/
Northland Library Cooperative,
316 East Chisholm Street,
Alpena, MI 49707, Telephone: (989) 356-1622,
Toll Free (800) 446-1580,
FAX(989) 354-3939
nlclbph@northland.lib.mi.us
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Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, large
print-cassette combination, loan-able equipment,
Assistive devices - Closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical
character reader,
Special services - Volunteer services
http://www.co.oakland.mi.us/lvpi/
Oakland County Library for the Visually and Physically
Impaired,
1200 North Telegraph, Department 482,
Pontiac, MI 48341-0482, Telephone: (248) 858-5050,
Toll Free (800) 774-4542,
TDD(248) 452-2247,
FAX(248) 858-9313,
lvpi@co.oakland.mi.us
http://www.sccl.lib.mi.us/star.html
St. Clair County Library,
Special Technologies Alternative Resource (STAR),
210 McMorran Boulevard,
Port Huron, MI 48060, Telephone: (810) 982-3600,
Toll Free (800) 272-8570,
TDD(810) 455-0200,
FAX(810) 987-6768,
star@sccl.lib.mi.us
Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books,
print reference collection, print-braille books,
Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software
for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader,
screen-enlarging software, speech input or output,
Special services - Braille on request, children's summer reading
program, volunteer services
http://www.kdl.org/about_kdl/lbph/index.asp
Kent District Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped,
Wyoming Branch Library,
3350 Michael Avenue, Southwest,
Wyoming, MI 49509, Telephone: (616) 647-3988 and (616) 647-3980,
FAX(616) 534-4822,
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http://www.pacer.org/stc/A family technology center dedicated to making the benefits of technology accessible to children and adults with disabilities. Programs include: Software lending library, assistive technology consultations, used technology sales, workshops, services for underrepresented, early childhood technology, access and design, and training for professionals.
http://www.education.state.mn.us/html/intro_mlbph.htm
Minnesota Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped,
388 SE 6th Avenue,
Faribault, MN 55021-6340, Telephone: (507) 333-4828,
Toll Free (800) 722-0550,
FAX(507) 333-4832,
mn.lbph@state.mn.us
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| http://www.mlc.lib.ms.us/bphls/ Blind and Physically Handicapped Library Services, Mississippi Library Commission, 1221 Ellis Avenue, Jackson, MS 39209, Telephone: (601) 961-4111, Toll Free (800) 446-0892, FAX(601) 354-7007, lbph@mlc.lib.ms.us or rahye@mlc.lib.ms.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), magnifier, screen-enlarging software, Special services - Braille on request, children's summer reading program, volunteer services |
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| http://www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, P.O. Box 387, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0387, Telephone: (573) 751-8720, Toll Free (800) 392-2614, TDD(800) 347-1379, FAX(573) 526-2985, wolfner@sos.mo.gov or richard.smith@sos.mo.gov Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, electronic books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, textbooks, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical, character reader, speech input or output, Special services - Children's summer reading program, dial-up news or book services, radio reading service, volunteer services |
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http://montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/ Montana- MonTech operates a
technology demonstration and evaluation center and an equipment loan program for
state residents. Program staff also assist in exploring resources for funding
technology. http://msl.state.mt.us/tbl/ Montana Talking Book Library, 1515 East Sixth Avenue, P.O. Box 201800, Helena, MT 59620-1800, Telephone: (406) 444-2064 and (406) 444-5399, Toll Free (800) 332-3400, TDD(406) 444-3005, FAX(406) 444-0266, Cbriggs@state.mt.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos; Finnish, Spa |