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A blog about Talking Books and other great resources for blind or visually impaired persons. Find out what's happening in the world of libraries and Talking Books! The blog also includes information and resources of importance to educators, especially those working with students who have disabilities.
April 2008 - Posts
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Want to learn more about free self-voicing games? Then read on! Taken from the Accessible World News Wire: Although there is an abundance of computer games for the sighted population, accessible games for blind computer users have been in very short supply. Read More...
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Have you seen the Guide to Online Resources in Library and Information Science from the Library of Congress? Check it out at http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/libsci/ The site says, "This guide is intended for individuals without ready access to print Read More...
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EASI is offering a free webinar series about mass production of e-text for students with disabilities. Be sure to sign up if you're interested! Taken from the website at http://easi.cc/forms/e-text2.htm : May 1 and 15 - 2 PM Eastern "CSU Fullerton has Read More...
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Americans Living Longer, Enjoying Greater Health and Prosperity, but Important Disparities Remain, Says Federal Report... (info from http://tinyurl.com/6z8agm - PDF file) The Older Americans 2008: Key Indicators of Well-Being report is now available online Read More...
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The Accessible World Newsletter is announcing the following for musicians: Dancing Dots: Providing Technology for Blind Musicians and Their Educators The Accessible News Wire April 23, 2008, Indianapolis, Indiana USA The next Accessible World Tek Talk Read More...
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The Blind Access Journal blog has mentioned that credit reports will soon be accessible - in Braille, large print, and audio CD! For more information, check out the blog post at http://tinyurl.com/4bmxgr This is great news for individuals living with Read More...
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There is an upcoming Webcast on April 29 at 2 PM Eastern Time about best practices for large print materials in libraries. For more information, check out http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6551471.html . The Library Journal website mentions, "This Read More...
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I recently received the following email from the Accessible World Newswire: Kim Charlson: National and International Leader Guest on Books and Beyond Wednesday, 4-23-08 The Accessible World News Wire, April 20, 2008 Indianapolis, Indiana USA This week's Read More...
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Have you read the article Canada Post issues braille stamp ? You can read it at http://tinyurl.com/6a2tmr The article states, "Canada Post issued its first and North America's first braille stamp Monday. The self-adhesive stamp depicts a yellow Labrador Read More...
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Did you know that World Book Day is April 23? Go to the United Nation's Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (Unesco) website at http://tinyurl.com/5o8thd for more information. Over 100 countries are involved in World Book Day! Unesco's Read More...
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The Hearing Loss Association of America is reporting that Verizon Wireless is introducing 3 unlimited messaging plans tomorrow. For more information, check out http://www.hearingloss.org/advocacy/enews042108.asp Taken from the website (link above): “We Read More...
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The Social Security Administration is asking that people help get the word out about this.... The slogan for the program is "I helped my mom save $3,600 on prescription drugs. You can too! Taken from the Social Security website at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp/10163.htm Read More...
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I received this information recently via email (the Tek Talk newsletter from Pat Price): Anyone For A Game of Chess? The Accessible News Wire April 13, 2008, Indianapolis, Indiana USA Chess has been defined many ways but most will agree that it is not Read More...
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Have you heard about the Deaf Times website? It's at http://deaftimes.net/ The site has sections for news, events, and even a job mart. The website states, "This was created to be a tool used by people with news, event announcements, things for sale, Read More...
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National Library Week is April 13 - 19, 2008. What exactly IS National Library Week? Check out http://ala.org/ala/pio/natlibraryweek/nlw.cfm for more information. A fact sheet about National Library Week is available at http://tinyurl.com/4aqmp9 The fact Read More...
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In addition to the Victor Reader Stream, two new digital talking book players can now be used in the digital talking books download project. They are the LevelStar Icon and the Braille Plus Mobile Manager. (You can register for the digital download project Read More...
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On April 2, Walgreens is offering Free Printer Cartridge refills. The refills only work for some printers, but it's worth checking it out to see if yours (or any of your library's) is on the list! More info about this deal here: http://www.walgreens.com/dmi/inkrefill/default.html Read More...
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I recently received an email from the National Literary Society of the Deaf about two public library programs in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area: March 13 – April 15, 2008 is Deaf History Month. 2008-2010 Theme : Promote deaf culture, books and Read More...
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