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Whether escaping into a great novel or staying current with popular magazines, the freedom and independence of reading are only a few steps away. This program, from the National Library Service (NLS) and the Library of Congress, provides talking books, audio magazines, and digital talking-book players free of charge.
Any honorably discharged Veteran who is blind, has low vision, or a disability preventing the reading of traditional materials is eligible. Participants choose whether their selected reading materials are delivered by mail, downloaded from the web-based service BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) or through the BARD mobile app for smartphones and tablets. NLS maintains a vast catalog of titles and publications from the latest best-sellers to timeless classics. Plus, Veterans have preferential status in the lending of materials and equipment.
The Braille and Talking Books Program is accomplished through a nationwide network of libraries to serve citizens and Veterans living inside the U.S. or abroad. Applying for this service is easy. Call the National Library Service at 1-888-NLS-READ ( [login to see] ) or visit them on the web below.
Any honorably discharged Veteran who is blind, has low vision, or a disability preventing the reading of traditional materials is eligible. Participants choose whether their selected reading materials are delivered by mail, downloaded from the web-based service BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) or through the BARD mobile app for smartphones and tablets. NLS maintains a vast catalog of titles and publications from the latest best-sellers to timeless classics. Plus, Veterans have preferential status in the lending of materials and equipment.
The Braille and Talking Books Program is accomplished through a nationwide network of libraries to serve citizens and Veterans living inside the U.S. or abroad. Applying for this service is easy. Call the National Library Service at 1-888-NLS-READ ( [login to see] ) or visit them on the web below.
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Those who know me know I love books. It is one of my favorite pastimes and I never get tired of it.
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Use this all the time. Great benefit. Many, many good books and magazines available. Would highly recommend to anyone who likes to read but now is not able to do so. Great for playing while in the car or waiting for doctor appointments as you can also plug in a headset.
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If you live in Rhode Island, contact the Talking Books Library at http://www.olis.ri.gov/tbl/ or by telephone at [login to see] Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm or by email [login to see] .gov
State of Rhode Island: Office of Library & Information Services
State of Rhode Island: Office of Library & Information Services
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This is wonderful. I have a totally fused neck (service connected) and shoulder issues/surgeries (service connected) so holding up a book and looking at it for long times is not possible for me.
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One of the best resources I'm connected with. The BARD mobile app is great and the folks that work at the Library of Congress are super. I've read more books in this format than at any other time in my life. The National Library Service really opened my world following blindness.
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SMSgt Diane Stadelbauer
You should. Your eye care provider or the VA can put you in touch with the program. My mom was referred through her eye doctor and the state manages the program. They also provide many free visual aids such as eyeglasses to assist her in watching tv. Check with your eye doctor
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SMSgt Diane Stadelbauer
This is the website where I download books: https://nlsbard.loc.gov
Access to the BARD web site is restricted to eligible readers. You will need a login ID and password to access it. If you do not have them, review the criteria for participation by reading the BARD application instructions and, if you qualify, request an account.
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I love books but I can only read for a little while my eyes start watering and then I just can't read anymore
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I was not diagnosed with a reading disability while serving, I was attending the Arizona State University, when one of my professors asked about my reading of the material. I was than referred to the schools Disability Resource Center, where I was tested by a psychologist, who found that I have a serious reading disability, I read in an elementary school level. The schools DRC than provided me with audio books of my courses or converted my books into Kurzweil audios.
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