Talking Books News

November, 2023

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11/17/2023 - 12:06

Quarterly Patron Corner Program: The Life Cycle of the Talking Book

Monday, December 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. ET.  The session will be 90 minutes and will feature the NLS Collections Division staff responsible for all phases of book selection.i

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11/17/2023 - 11:19

The Many Faces of BARD: Using Bard Mobile for Android Low-Vision Users

December 14, 2023. The demonstration will show how our low-vision users can navigate without speech. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. ET and last for one hour.

This program will be recorded

11/07/2023 - 12:26

The Carroll Center for the Blind Technology Fair

Discover the Latest Low Vision & Blindness Products at the Technology Fair

Join us for our Annual Technology Fair on Tuesday, November 21 to explore the latest technology that helps people with low vision or bl

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11/06/2023 - 14:49

The Many Faces of BARD November 9

The topic for the November 9, 2023, The Many Faces of BARD program will be Using BARD Mobile for iOS without VoiceOver.

Since this presentation is specifically for low-vision users, we will be displaying the screen. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m.

October, 2023

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10/31/2023 - 15:37

Braille Readers Are Leaders Contest

Save the Date & Get Reading List Ready; Encourage more Braille. Improve reading skills. Win prizes.

The National Federation of the Blind is proud to partner with the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults for the 2023-2024 

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10/20/2023 - 11:24

NLS Delay of Calendars and Magazines

Due to various production issues, NLS is experiencing delays in distribution of calendars and magazines.

Distribution of 2023 braille pocket and wall calendars has been significantly delayed. Patrons should expect to receive 2023 calendars by December.