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OLIS News and Updates

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The survey for passengers with disabilities regarding aircraft evacuations is now live.

The Federal Aviation Administration’s survey for passengers with disabilities regarding aircraft evacuations is now live.

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The Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count will take place Sunday, April 12 to Saturday, April 18, 2026. Participation and reporting is required for all LORI libraries.
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NLS has released an update to the software used by the HumanWare NLS Braille eReader.

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There will be no statewide delivery on Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday.
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The KRARI Committee is happy to announce that A Cup of Quiet by Nikki Grimes and Conjure Island by Eden Royce have been selected to celebrate KRARI 2026.
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