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Talking Books -
a free program offered by the
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
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by
Stephanie Holbrook, on behalf of the National Library Service, Library of
Congress
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, I would like to switch gears a bit and
inform you about a wonderful free
resource available for host families
who will graciously take in families
with children who are blind and physically handicapped.
With close
to 200,000 families now taking in the displaced victims of Katrina, it is
extremely important that they receive every available resource they deserve.
As students return to school all
around the country, host families
who take in children with disabilities may not have the resources to provide
the materials for blind and physically handicapped students. Yet, one
national program is working to ensure that blind and physically handicapped
learners have access to much of the same reading materials as their peers.
While opportunities for blind and physically handicapped individuals
continue to grow, many of these students still obtain difficulty in
obtaining such materials in a format they can read,
especially in the wake of such a great catastrophe. Without access to
adequate resources, they may be discouraged from learning and completing
their education. According to research by the American Foundation for the
Blind, only 45% of individuals with severe impairment or blindness receive a
high school diploma, compared to 80% among fully sighted individuals.
Talking Books, a free program offered by the National
Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of
Congress, helps provide eligible students with the reading materials they
need to succeed. Through its national network of cooperating libraries, NLS
mails books and magazines on cassette and in braille, as well as audio
equipment, directly to the students
at no cost. For blind and physically handicapped people,
this nationwide program delivers classic literature, bestsellers and many
magazines to keep them up to speed and on top of their studies. For
host families who may not have the resources to care for a child with a
disability, NLS Talking Books acts as a way to provide that family with a
free method of providing the best and most comfortable living situation they
can for their adopted family.
A no cost program
to host families who take in displaced families with blind or physically
handicapped children. Please
help us promote this program or in the material you give to host
families.
Please encourage host families to call 1-888-NLS-READ
(1-888-657-7323) or go to
www.loc.gov/nls/find.html
for a directory of cooperating local libraries participating in the
Talking Books program and for enrollment information.
At this time is important to think of any and all ways to help the families
devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The National Library Service Talking Books
program is committed to the needs of the blind and physically handicapped
and offers our assistance in any way possible.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS),
Library of Congress
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