4/2/2021 World Autism Day resource - Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library ServicesRead NowFlorida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Services
The Talking Books unique service is an American icon, one of which we should all be proud! Founded in 1931 by an Act of Congress promoted by Helen Keller, this year, 2021, it celebrates its ninetieth anniversary. Although it was originally conceived to serve people with vision loss or blindness, over its ninety years it has expanded eligibility to include anyone who has difficulty reading printed matter. This includes individuals who have certifiable learning conditions, such as organic dyslexia and autism, which prevent them from reading. The Talking Books service has made a huge difference in the lives of thousands of people, thanks to our tax dollars at work. It is an invaluable resource for the Florida community, and should be made available to everyone who needs it. The Main Regional Library is located at 421 Platt St., Daytona Beach, FL 32114, on the Campus of the Florida Division of Blind Services; service is provided to the entire state of Florida with the collaboration of nine sub-regional Libraries located around the state. Office hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Patrons may call in and leave voicemail or email 24/7. Service is provided year-round (including through the COVID-19 pandemic).
National website: http://www.loc.gov/nls The completed application may be: - Mailed to the Florida Braille and Talking Book Library, 421 Platt St., Daytona Beach, FL 32118 - Faxed to 386-239-6069 - Emailed as a scanned attachment (PDF) to opac_librarian@dbs.fldoe.org (no electronic signatures, please) Library staff will be happy to help with the application process if needed; call toll free: 800-226-6075.
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10/5/2022 12:56:42 am
There is no time limit or deadline. Qualified individuals may sign up any time and use the services for as long as they need them. Thank you for taking the time to write a great post!
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12/28/2022 11:45:59 am
The lives of thousands of people, thanks to our tax dollars at work. It is an invaluable resource for the Florida community, and should be made available to everyone who needs it. I’m so thankful for your helpful post!
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