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The Talking Book Program (TBP) provides free library services to qualifying Texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities. TBP is part of the National Library Service to the Blind and Print Disabled, a program administered by the Library of Congress.
Find the latest books and magazines with Talking Book Topics, Braille Book Review, International Language Quarterly, or search the NLS Catalog.
May 10, 2023 · By law, the Talking Book Program gives priority service to veterans of the United States armed forces who have received an honorable discharge from military service. For further information, please call 1-800-252-9605, or send an email inquiry to tbp.services@tsl.texas.gov with subject heading, "Veteran Status Verification."
The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library of Congress, offers a free program for individuals of all ages who have a disability that prevents them from reading regular print. We use human voice actors to record popular books found in public libraries or bookstores.
Jun 5, 2024 · The Talking Book Program (TBP) provides free library services for Texans of any age who are blind or have a visual, physical, or reading disability. An individual who is blind. An individual who has a visual impairment that makes them unable to comfortably read standard print books.
The Talking Book Program provides free recorded books, magazines and playback equipment to approximately 11,000 eligible blind, visually impaired, print disabled and reading disabled Ohio residents. The State Library coordinates the Ohio program and serves as the machine lending agency for the state.
NLS talking-book players feature large buttons, braille letters beside the controls, a sleep timer, and built-in audio instructions. The BARD and BARD Mobile app allows users to quickly and easily download "Braille and Audio Reading Downloads" (BARD) directly to their iOS and Android devices.
Most librarians know about the talking book service, a national program for blind, low vision, and physically disabled Americans run by the National Library Service. But they might not know all the new changes.
The Talking Book Program provides free library service to Texans of all ages who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical, or reading disabilities-whether permanent or temporary.
Talking Book Libraries are the direct service provider for registered Talking Book Program patrons. All Talking Book Libraries maintain collections of NLS alternate format materials for free loan. Many also offer large type, descriptive video, and locally produced Braille and/or audio materials.
